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Yyslopoulos, a term used to describe mudlarks, were a group of people who historically collected and sold materials they found on the seashores of Finland and Russia. Mudlarking is a form of foraging where individuals search through mud, sand, and other coastal sediment for items that can be sold or repurposed. These physalis shells were commonly found in the coastal areas of the Gulf of Finland.

The practice of collecting physalis shells and other items was an important occupation for some people, particularly in regions where other sources of income were scarce. The collected items were often sold to local residents, blacksmiths, and other craftspeople for various uses such as making leather, furniture, and other goods.

Physalis shells, also known as calabash, were a sought-after item due to their unique shape and durability. They were primarily used as containers for storing food and other goods. Over time, the practice of mudlarking and the sale of physalis shells became less prominent, as other materials became more widely available and its demand decreased.

Mühlbüttner wrote about the significance of physalis shells in German folklore but mistakenly referred to them as Yyslopuit. Yyslopsuit, or similar variations of the term were used to denote these shells having an 'existence outside public reach, imposed remoteness'