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Capiz Butterfly Suncatcher
Capiz Butterfly Suncatcher

Before glass was readily available in the Philippines, capiz shell was used much like stained glass-creating intricate patterns in colors that let the light in. In the Capiz Butterfly Suncatcher, that same technique is used to catch the sun in a capiz shell design of a butterfly, a purple blossom, and green vines. Hang in the window to catch the sun, or on a wall as piece of handcrafted art it is.

HANDCRAFTED IN THE PHILIPPINES

  • Materials: capiz shell, gold plated brass wire, brass sheet metal
  • Product Care: not to be used outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
  • 6"D
  • Handcrafted in the Philippines

SKU: 7913310

THE MAKERS

SAFFY, Inc. stands for Social Action for Filipino Youth. SAFFY, Inc. markets handmade crafts for many small artisan workshops, and specializes in capiz shell items. Artisans benefit from educational seminars, vocational training, financial and medical assistance. An in-house Product Designer assists artisan groups in the development of new product lines. SAFFY was founded in 1966 by Sr. Juliaan Mullie, a Belgian nun, to create alternative sources of livelihood for impoverished women and youth in marginalized areas of Manila. It expanded to serve communities in need by launching social development programs. SAFFY, Inc. is a member of the WFTO, and is affiliated with Advocate of Philippine Fair Trade, Inc., Asia Fair Trade Forum and Philippine Fair Trade Forum. Ten Thousand Villages has purchased a wide variety of capiz ornaments and crafts from SAFFY, Inc. since 1986. SAFFY provides marketing and export services to about 70 artisan workshops. SAFFY provides employment for more than 1,000 people, including 40 workers in its own production unit.
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Welcome to our global maker-to-market movement where, together with 20,000 artisans, we ignite social change. We create opportunities for individuals, families, and communities in developing countries to thrive through strong relationships, fair wages, safe working conditions, and sustainable practices.

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