The Versatile Capiz Shells Of The Philippines

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With this beautiful translucent capiz shells nothing is thrown to waste. From its meat up to its shell it has its own use. It’s meat are edible and can be eaten while its shells can be made into a lot of possible things such as interior decorations like chandeliers, candle holders, lamps, curtains, picture frames and even wall panels and tiles. A lot of hotels and resorts use this finished products of capiz shells into decorating and designing their interiors to add more elegance and style on every room.

 

Capiz Shells finished products are not only seen on interior decorations but also in accessories and fashion jewelries like necklaces, bangles, clutch bag, earrings, coin purse, chokers, hairclips, and a lot more. This capiz shell jewelries never go out of style. You can definitely wear it in different occasions or even for everyday use.

 

These things just prove how versatile this capiz shells are. This being versatile just make us think more of things that could be made out of capiz shells.These finished products are sophisticated enough to add elegance within a certain area in any room.  From a plain shell turned into beautifully designed products, it is really a gift of nature.

Famous Capiz Shell Of The Philippines

Capiz Shell belong to a taxonomic family, Placunidae. It is scientifically known as Placuna Placenta also known as windowpane oyster, which is found on the coastal waters of the Philippines. Capiz shells being abundant here in the Philippines leads the people to discover possible things that could be made out of capiz shells specifically for commercial business.

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The use of capiz shells in decorating homes started during spanish colonization. Houses during that time are styled with sliding windowpanes that are made of capiz shells rather than glass windows. Its translucent shade allows the sun light to come in even though the window is closed. Windowpanes made in capiz shells are considered as one of the most distinct and beautiful architectural details of old Philippine buildings.

Capiz Shells are versatile and elegant decorating raw materials. Some of the most popular capiz shell made products are lamp shades, curtains, floor lamps, table lamps, chandeliers,picture frame, candle holder, jewelries, handbags, bathroom accessories, walling panel,lanterns, plates and a lot more. This just proves that a lot can be made out of this shell.

Imagine how many things can be done from just a flat concave shell. Who wouldn’t love to have one of its finished products? With its stylish design and elegance you wouldn’t miss to have one. It’s popularity has never fade and a lot of people still want to have it decorated in their houses, restaurants or condominiums.

This finished products of capiz shells are not only in-demand locally in the Philippines but also in other countries already. A lot of foreigners are being captivated and attracted by this stylish and elegant creation of capiz shells.