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| Asking Price: |
$169.99 per item (Fixed) US Dollars |
| Quantity For Sale: |
Always in stock. (New condition) |
| Tax: |
7% may apply in NY |
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None.
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Cash, Personal check, Money Order/Cashiers Check, PayPal. |
| Item Location: |
New York City, NY [United States]  |
| Refund Policy: |
Full refund if returned within 14 days. |
| Date Posted: |
2 weeks ago |
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Capiz Lantern Parol 24 " NEW $169.99 MA1002 FREE Shipping |
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Capiz Lantern Parol 24 Inch New
CAPIZ LANTERN
One of our most popular handcrafted products is the unique lanterns made of pure Capiz Shells.
Below are some features of our Capiz Lanterns:
•100% Natural Capiz Shells
•Comes in 15 Designs, different colors and sizes to choose from: 18”, 23”, 24”, 30”, 36” and 38”
•With dancing, synchronizing, built-in blinking lights, and extravagant chasing light patterns.
•Approximately 2-4 inches thick
•Small doors/windows are provided at the back for bulb and fuse replacement.
•110 volts.
Packaging:
Your Capiz Lantern will be shipped for FREE and individually wrapped in bubble sheets and placed in durable and protective boxes.
History of Capiz Shell
Capiz is a pearl oyster, commonly known as "kapis," with the scientific name Placuna Placenta, is a bi-valve mollusk, commercially and economically important because of its translucent shell. In the 1500's during the Filipino Spanish period, these shells were used for windowpanes on houses.
This shellfish is named after Capiz, one the five provinces of the Panay Island located 375 miles southwest of Manila. Popularly known as Capiz, these oysters flourish in the warm, tropical ocean waters of the Philippines. Capiz is normally used as a raw material for home decoration. The shell can be made into beautiful handicrafts like lanterns, candle holders, lamp shades, tableware, chandeliers, Christmas ornaments, coasters, wind chimes, wall panels, and many other decorative accessories. These shell craft products have been exported to the USA, Japan, West Germany, and other European countries for generations.
Capiz oysters gathered from the wild are dried and graded according to quality and size. For Capiz to open naturally, the shells are dried, thus avoiding damage to the shells while the oyster meat inside is removed. The meat is edible and has higher protein content than the common mussel or oyster. It is most often made into a component for poultry and shrimp feeds.
Laminated Capiz products are truly a work of art as they are hand made by Filipino craftsmen. Art and modern science evolved a process whereby the finest quality shells are hand selected, processed and laminated to produce a unique and highly ornate surfacing ideal for house wares, tableware, lanterns and gift items. After careful harvesting, the oyster like shells are soaked, softened, molded by hand, and then individually painted to create beautiful finished pieces. |
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