Meaning & use
Capiz
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A translucent, iridescent shell from a marine bivalve, traditionally used in the Philippines to make window panes, lamps, and decorative items.
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The chandelier was made entirely of capiz shells strung on wire.
Traditional Filipino houses once used capiz panels instead of glass windows.
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The material takes its name from Capiz province in the Philippines, a historic center of the shell-crafting trade.
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