The Original Hammock Shop has the perfect gift: the second in a series of shirts highlighting the beloved Pawleys Island Shell

Featuring a new design and bold colors, the 2025 Pawleys Island Shell T-shirts are now available at the Original Hammock Shop in Pawleys Island.

Alora Baver, general manager of the shop, and local artist Vida Miller have once again joined forces to create the 2025 T-shirt, the second one in the Vida Collection.

“In continuation of the Vida Collection, we want to introduce a new Pawleys Island Shell T-shirt for the next four years and then we are going to do a T-shirt with all four designs on it,” Baver said. “So, I challenged Vida to come up with something different, and she put together a very pretty Pawleys Island Shell with the ocean and sand in the background.”

A unique design

The shirts, which are available in short sleeves and long sleeves, come in a variety of colors. Sizes are from small to 3XL.

Baver said last year the first edition of the Vida Collection was the store’s No. 2 seller for the year. She hopes this year’s shirt will be the No. 1 selling T-shirt. The artwork for the design is also being sold as a small 3-by-3-inch print in the 3 Artist Corner section of the shop.

For decades, visitors and residents of Pawleys Island have been intrigued by the Pawleys Island Shell, a rare and beautiful shell with distinct markings. Although this shell can be found in other areas, it is predominately found – and definitely beloved – on Pawleys Island.

“It has become such a Pawleys Island tradition to collect these shells,” Miller said. “The shell is unique and is an icon for the island.”

There is a legend that anyone who finds a Pawleys Island Shell is blessed by the island. Baver said there is a special tag on each shirt that shares this legend in Miller’s own words.

“Every T-shirt comes with one, along with her signature,” she said. “We are so excited to offer this unique T-shirt design for all those who love the Pawleys Island Shell.”

A fun symbol of Pawleys

Miller said the Pawleys Island Shell has meant a lot to her over the years and she has painted it in oil, acrylic, and watercolor.

“It’s just a fun symbol of Pawleys Island,” Miller said.

She said searching for the Pawleys Island Shell on the island’s four miles of beach is like an Easter egg hunt.

“The Pawleys Island Shell is something everyone can relate to, and people have fun looking for them,” Miller said. “It makes you feel good when you find one.”

She’s found a few herself over the years.

“They are not usually right there out in the open for you to pick up,” she said. “Sometimes they are, but that is rare.”

Baver and Miller urge anyone who loves Pawleys Island Shells to purchase T-shirts for themselves and others this holiday season.

“Get yours and one for everyone on your list before they sell out,” Baver said. “They make the perfect Christmas gift.”

The Original Hammock Shop is located at 10880 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island. For more information, call (843) 237-9122 or visit the website here.

By Clayton Stairs / tourism manager for the Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce