The Capiz Shell that is Making Waves Around the World!

Capiz shells are admired around-the-world in the manufacture of decorative items. In the area or chandeliers, lampshades, and windchimes — capiz shells are second to none. They are highly sought after for their natural translucent beauty, durability, and soothing harmonic sound produced when in contact with a slight breeze. 

But what are capiz shells?

Capiz shells come from the shell of the windowpane oyster, which is a marine mollusk found mainly in the oceans of Southeast Asia. It is edible but valued more for its shell, and its small pearls they produce.  This oyster's shell has been used for thousands of years as a glass substitute because of their durability and translucence. These shells allow partial transparency of sunlight in glorious tones of various colors depending on the source of light nearby. More recently, these shells have again gained worldwide attention and demand in the online marketplace for the stunning chandeliers and lampshades they comprise. The shell is known as the capiz shell (kapis). 

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