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SKU: 7913720

SKU# 7913720

Three lovely snowflakes, different from each other, as snowflakes always are. These are handcrafted in wire and translucent capiz clam shell. Decorative only. Keep out of reach of children.

Capiz is the thin, off-white shell of clams. Artisans wash the shells with soap and water. Next they soak the shells in a weak acid solution. After the shells have dried, they are cut into shapes, edged with brass wire that is soldered together. The piece is then smoked to achieve the lovely burnished appearance. A wire edge and a shiny coat of varnish complete this labor intensive process. Before glass windows became available in the Philippines, capiz was used for windows in the houses.
  • Wire, capiz clam shell
  • Set of 3
  • 2D inches
  • Made in the Philippines

UPC Code: 732919464092

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Saffy Handicrafts

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Artisan Group: Saffy Handicrafts
Country: Philippines

Saffy Handicrafts is the business export arm of SAFRUDI, the Social Action Foundation for Rural and Urban Development, a social services organization in the Philippines. SAFRUDI markets products for many small artisan workshops, and runs its own production unit specializing in capiz shell items.

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