Everything in this photo is made from capiz shell---from the chandelier, to the vases and bowls, the plates at the background to the pedestal where the red vase and bowls are displayed. Capiz or windowpane oyster is a bivalve shell of a mollusk with smooth translucent and shiny interior. The meat is eaten and the shells are turned into these captivating pieces of home accessories.Posted for Ruby Tuesday
You know I never knew that people eat the meat of the shell (duh!)
ReplyDeleteI have always admired the beauty and the artistry behind every capiz item. I wanted to own at least one.
I love the shiny glazed look of it all.
ReplyDeleteA wonderfully composed image!
Carletta’s Captures.
I recently bought a bag from Kulturang Pilipino with capiz on it. =)
ReplyDeleteWow Filipino creativity at its best again! :)
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Oh wow! Love the chandelier! I would love to own something from here. Pray tell me the address.
ReplyDeletehello, ECL! this company doesn't sell retail, they export their products. but i can ask the owner in case they have export overruns.:P
ReplyDeletei'm sure there are stores here who sell capiz chandeliers.
wow it's hard to believe all those things are made from crab shells..fascinating!
ReplyDeleteFascinating, I didn't know all those things could be made out of capiz shell. They are all beautiful and I love how they glisten.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting, thank for your ruby post.
ReplyDeleteVery cool. This is the first I've heard of capiz!
ReplyDeleteInteresting info about the shells! It is amazing that people come up with these things!
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