Coconut shell craft is popular where coconut trees are found in abundance.  A high degree of skill is required for carving coconut shell as it is a hard material. Coconut Shell Products are eco-friendly and a wide range of utility and decorative items can be made. Kerala is famous for coconut trees and coconut shell is used to make handicraft products like flower vases, bowls, ice cream cups, spoons, necklaces, bracelets, bangles, studs, money boxes, lamp shades, etc. There are also brass-broidered coconut shell articles which are very attractive. Export potential of the craft is also very good (coconut shell, buttons, ice cream cups, spoons, etc).