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KALCO LIGHTING LIGHTING LOOKBOOK CAPIZ SHELLS

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Capiz shells are made from the shells of the Placuna placenta mollusk, commonly known as the windowpane oyster. These shells are found in the warm waters of the Philippines, particularly in the province of Capiz, which is where they get their name. The shells are thin, translucent, and flat, with a Capiz shells iridescence.

HISTORY OF CAPIZ SHELLS

Capiz shells, known for their translucence and iridescent qualities, are harvested by divers who retrieve them from their Capiz shells habitat in shallow coastal waters, particularly in the Philippines. These shells, belonging to the windowpane oyster or Placuna placenta, are then carefully cleaned, sorted, and processed before being used in various handcrafted items.

Here’s a more detailed look at the process: HARVESTING

LOCATION:

Capiz shells are found in shallow, coastal waters where fresh and saltwater meet.

METHOD:

Divers or fishermen often wade into the water and use bamboo sticks or other tools to gently pry the shells off rocks and other surfaces where they are attached.

SUSTAINABILITY:

Harvesting practices ideally focus on taking only mature shells, allowing younger ones to grow and ensuring the oyster population’s health.

PROCESSING:

• CLEANING: The collected shells are washed to remove any debris and other impurities.

• SOAKING: Soaking the shells in water, sometimes with a mild acid, can help soften them and make them more workable, according to Cultural Elements and Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium.

• DRYING: The cleaned and soaked shells are then dried, often outdoors, to prepare them for further processing.

• CUTTING: Using large scissors or other tools, the shells are carefully cut into smaller pieces or shapes suitable for crafting.

• COLORING: Shells can be bleached and dyed to achieve various colors and effects.

• TRIMMING: Some pieces are trimmed with metal binding for specific applications, a process that requires skill to prevent cracking.

• FINISHING: The processed shells are then ready to be used in a wide array of decorative items, including chimes,lampshades, jewelry, and more.

THE CAPIZ INDUSTRY OF SAMAL, PHILIPPINES

Aside from being abundant in the province of Capiz, capiz shells are also abundant in the island of Samal in the Philippines, where 500 tons of capiz shells are harvested every other year.

The capiz shells found around the island are harvested and transformed into various decorative products. As late as 2005, the residents of the island were trained to sustain the industry. However, the transfer of institutional knowledge to new generations to maintain the industry is in danger of being lost.

REFERENCES: GOOGLE.COM/SEARCH/HISTORYOFCAPIZSHELLS; HTTPS://EN.WIKIPEDIA.ORG/WIKI/WINDOWPANE_OYSTER

FEATURES:

• CAPIZ SHELLS

• ROBUST METAL MATERIALS PAIRED WITH DELICATE ALABASTER

• FINISHED IN RUSTIC GOLD (RSG)

CIRQUE

SHOWN FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: 524156RSG - 29” FOYER LIGHT, 524155RSG - 34” PENDANT

AUTHENTIC CAPIZ SHELLS

FEATURES:

• CAPIZ SHELLS

• DRIVERLESS LED TECHNOLOGY

• PEARLIZED ANTIQUE BRASS FINISH

SPAT

AUTHENTIC CAPIZ SHELLS

CAN BE INSTALLED VERTICALLY OR HORIZONTALLY ON / OFF

SHOWN FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: PENDANT, 523356PAB - 37” LED PENDANT, 523355PAB - 27”, 523332PAB - 2 LIGHT ADA LED WALL SCONCE, 523341PAB - 24” LED FLUSH MOUNT, 523331PAB - 1 LIGHT ADA LED WALL SCONE

FEATURES:

• CAPIZ SHELLS

• PREMIUM NATURAL MATERIALS

• WOODED BEAD COLUMNS

• FINISHED IN MODERN GOLD

FLORA

AUTHENTIC CAPIZ SHELLS

SHOWN FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: 525361MG - 54” LINEAR PENDANTS - 525321MG - TALL WALL

FEATURES: • CAPIZ SHELLS

• LED LIGHT

• OXIDIZED GOLD LEAF FINISH

EDGY

SHOWN: 522721OL - 18” LED WALL SCONCE

FEATURES:

• CAPIZ SHELLS

• LED LIGHT

• OXIDIZED GOLD LEAF FINISHED FRAME

AUTHENTIC CAPIZ SHELLS

FEATURES:

• CAPIZ SHELLS

• HAND-APPLIED OXIDIZED GOLD

LEAF FINISHED FRAME

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FRACTAL

SHOWN: 522645OL - 14” FLUSH MOUNT

SPHERE FEATURES:

• CAPIZ SHELLS

• PEARLIZE ANTIQUE BRASS FINISH

PENDANTS

GOSSAMER FEATURES:

• CAPIZ SHELLS

• WOODEN GMELINA BEAD

• OXIDIZED GOLD LEAF FINISH

SHOWN FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: 521158PAB - SPHERE 48” PENDANT, 523670OL - GOSSAMER 32” PENDANT, 523755PAB - RADIANCE 26” PENDANT, 523755MB - RADIANCE 26” PENDANT

AUTHENTIC CAPIZ SHELLS

RADIANCE FEATURES:

• CAPIZ SHELLS

• PEARLIZED ANTIQUE BRASS OR MATTE BLACK FRAME

SAMAL FEATURES:

• CAPIZ SHELLS

• OXIDIZED GOLD LEAF FINISHED FRAME

CRESCENT FEATURES:

• CAPIZ SHELLS

• STEEL

• OXIDIZED GOLD LEAF FINISHED FRAME

ROXY FEATURES:

• CAPIZ SHELLS

• OXIDIZED GOLD LEAF (OL) FRAME

AUTHENTIC CAPIZ SHELL

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: 515155OL - SAMAL 21” PENDANT, 520555OL - CRESCENT 6 LIGHT PENDANT, 505852OL - ROXY 33” PENDANT

FLAIR FEATURES:

• CAPIZ SHELLS

• GOLD LEAF FINISH

MAURELLE FEATURES:

• CAPIZ SHELLS

• OXIDIZED GOLD LEAF FINISH

LINEAR PENDANTS

AUTHENTIC CAPIZ SHELLS

PRADO FEATURES:

• CAPIZ SHELLS

• OXIDIZED SILVER LEAF (OSL) FINISH

SHOWN FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: 520061OL - FLAIR 45” LINEAR PENDANTS, 515061OL - MAURELLE 45” LINEAR PENDANTS, 509160OSL - PRADO 46” LINEAR PENDANTS

FEATURES:

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AUTHENTIC CAPIZ SHELLS

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