Thursday, December 2, 2010

CAPIZ SHELL or "pios"


CAPIZ SHELL or “pios” whose scientific name is Placuna Placenta is a bivalve shell, an extremely translucent shell which can diffuse light making it precious looking like a “new glass”.
According to legend, it was first discovered in the waters of the Province of Capiz, hence the name of Capiz.
Over the years, local craftsmen painstakingly handcrafted the capiz shell into beautiful gifts items that are truly world class. 

                                  

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