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How Blowing Conch Shells are Measured, and Why
Below is an image that shows how the conch shells are measured. The important thing about a conch shell and what determines the price is the amount of space the conch shell has inside it for the air to blow around it. They call it the "blowing arch". So you could have two conch shells that are both 6" long and one could be very skinny and one could be very fat. The fat one would have a lot more space inside it for the air to blow around it so it would be more expensive than the skinny one that has less space for the air inside it.
You can see in the photo how it is measured around the blowing arch to account for this. Since conches are created by the natural world, and they are found in the ocean, every one is a bit different.
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Customer Reviews
I am so pleased with the large blowing conch shell. It is so loud and powerful when I blow it outside my neighbors always notice and ask questions. I am more than happy to share in the knowledge of wh... Read more I am so pleased with the large blowing conch shell. It is so loud and powerful when I blow it outside my neighbors always notice and ask questions. I am more than happy to share in the knowledge of what a transcendental vibration is. I can tell a difference in my home as well as when I am on the road, I always take it with me.Read less
Arrived in one piece. Still have to learn to blow it properly. Will try and visit my nearest ISKCON centre to learn how to do that properly.Arrived in one piece. Still have to learn to blow it properly. Will try and visit my nearest ISKCON centre to learn how to do that properly.Read less
The conch we received was awesome. Not easy to blow at all, if you're not experienced with conch blowing. However, the item itself is of very high quality. I strongly recommend this product to whoever... Read more The conch we received was awesome. Not easy to blow at all, if you're not experienced with conch blowing. However, the item itself is of very high quality. I strongly recommend this product to whoever's interested. In general, The larger conches are easier to blow than the smaller ones and hence preferable. The packing of the entire consignment was very good. There was no scope of any of the items getting damaged. It did take some time to unwrap. But I'm glad they were packed so well to prevent any damage on the international shipment! I would recommend this item as well as the store to anyone interested.Read less
i absolutely love my conch shell. it is beautiful and it makes wonderful sound.i absolutely love my conch shell. it is beautiful and it makes wonderful sound.Read less
Beautiful Shankh! Alot more beautiful than I ever expected.. thank you very much! Hare Krsna!Beautiful Shankh! Alot more beautiful than I ever expected.. thank you very much! Hare Krsna!Read less
