What Is A Capiz Chandelier?
Chandeliers are more and more popular with homeowners and while traditionally the crystal chandeliers used to dominate the living rooms, nowadays people find more interesting types to adorn their homes with, such as using capiz chandeliers. But what are these types of exotic looking lighting fixtures? The capiz is basically a translucent shell that is mostly found in Indonesia and in Philippines, especially in the province of Capiz. The shell comes from a marine mollusk that is called Placuna placenta, and it’s quite a familiar material in the world of jewelry crafters, furniture makers and lighting fixture designers. This particular shell material is quite beautiful and fashionable and it’s also very eco-friendly, which is a major bonus in the eyes of the environmentally conscious folks. Generally chandeliers are hangingfrom the ceiling and they are made of one arm with several lights hanging from it. The lights are made of crystal or glass and light bulbs. Initially the chandeliers i
