Star of the Tropics Ornament
Handcrafted in the Philippines
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SKU 7913580
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Star of the Tropics Ornament
Handcrafted in the Philippines
Availability:
Out of stock
SKU 7913580
STORY
From the Philippines, country of islands, a tropical red star made of dyed capiz shell. 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. Decorative only. Keep out of reach of children.
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SAFFY, Inc.
PHILIPPINES
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