What is Capiz Etc?
Capiz Etc is a company offering items made of capiz shells and other elegant handicrafts. Capiz shells are the outer shell of a marine mollusk, whose scientific name is placuna placenta, more commonly called “windowpane oyster”, which is found only in the shallow coastal waters of the Philippine and Indonesian island chains. The name Capiz is derived from the name of the town of Capiz, on the island of Panay, Philippines. The town is near where the shells were originally harvested. Capiz is known for it’s translucency and were used as windowpanes. Many other products are made from the beautiful shell such as tealight holders, lampshades, chandeliers, trays, decorative items, etc.
