Petite Capiz Shell Nativity, Philippines

Petite Capiz Shell Nativity
Philippines

Let the light shine through this beautiful triptych nativity! Hand-painted capiz shell appears as stained glass. Colors range from gold and tan, to light blue, red, orange, purple, turquoise and green. Gold-colored, plated metal wire folds to a single panel for easy storage.

• Capiz shell and gold colored wire

• 1 Piece, open: 6in.h x 9in.w

• Philippines

Capiz is the thin shell of a marine mollusk. First artisans wash and soak shells. After the shells have dried, they are cut into shapes and edged with metal wire. A finishing coat of varnish completes this labor-intensive process. Before glass windows became available in the Philippines, capiz was used for windows in houses.