Artworks from mollusc shells

A woman with paralysis of both legs and an arm from Dong Nai province has turned lifeless mollusc shells into unique pieces of art.

Tran Thi Ngoc Hieu turns lifeless mollusc shells into true works of art (Photo: VNA)

Tran Thi Ngoc Hieu turns lifeless mollusc shells into true works of art (Photo: VNA)

She uses shells from about 70 species of molluscs to create beautiful items (Photo: VNA)

Hieu collects mollusc shells from her friends when they return from vacation at the beach (Photo: VNA)

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She is skilful in glueing mollusc shells (Photo: VNA)

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