Mother-of-pearl carving in Bethlehem Red Sea. Today, however, Australia, California, New Zealand and Brazil are the main exporters. The first exhibition in the west of mother-of-pearl artifacts from Palestine was at The World Fair in New York in 1852. Two brothers, Giries and Ibrahim Mansur, exhibited their work and were a great success. Present day products, include crosses, earrings, brooches and picture frames. Mother-of-pearl carving in Bethlehem Mother-of-Pearl carving, a traditional handicraft in Bethlehem, is said to have been brought to the city by Franciscan friars from Italy in the 15th century. Bethlehem's position as an important Christian city has for centuries attracted a
Pearl: The Best Collection Pearl: The Best Collection Pearl: The Best Collection (stylised as pearl ～The Best Collection～) is Kokia's first greatest hits album, released on February 1, 2006. It was released simultaneously with her first video clips collection, "". The album featured material from her time with Mother Land management under Victor Entertainment (2003-2006). In this time, Kokia had released two albums ("Remember Me" and "Uta ga Chikara"), along with seven singles. After working with Mother Land, she set up her own personal management company, Anco & Co., and has worked with them ever since. Three singles were released after "Uta ga Chikara",