Handcrafted: Capiz In The Philippines

[@westelm]

Watch how Filipino artisans transform wild pearl oysters into traditional capiz handcrafts for west elm!

[@Avacarho]

I used to have the small capiz chandelier as a hanging lamp from West Elm in the dining area of my apartment. It was beautiful.

[@thebeesplace]

Inspiring capiz story video. Now I know where my capiz lampshade came from and how it’s made . God bless you all !

[@Joewalshe38]

Lovely video. You're workers seem to be happy with their conditions.

[@itsaudreyTV]

Wow! Thank you West Elm!

[@Reincarnation111]

I just adore and love capiz shell and things made from them.

[@angiegonzalez6894]

Son hermosas, un trabajo delicado exquisito y bien hecho, felicidades por la labor he comprado varios, me fascinan. Dios les siga bendiciendo en tan hermoso negocio donde realizan estás bellezas y laboran personas especiales. FELICIDADES

[@margaretspurlock207]

I have one that is a 3 ball lamp that I got when we was stationed on GUAM 50 yrs ago and it still works

[@raechelyndawn2580]

Margaret Spurlock I had that same lamp and it broke to pieces. It was my moms from decades ago. My sons dog broke it and I lost all the shells (some were salvageable) when my fiancé took them home in a box to try and save them. I was going to make a small light out of the remaining shells. He passed away and I never saw the shells again. I'm so sad because I absolutely adored the lamp and I cannot afford a new one. Everyone used to say how beautiful the lamp was. 😢😢😢

[@meijimarts111]

Basically the only original Filipino craft that they fully mastered It screams Filipino - the design is humble and down to earth - the art gave importance to nature's beauty in a different light - the craftsmanship is simple yet elegant - the type of craftsmanship is very flexible, Applied Arts can be in many shapes and forms, from accessories to everyday tools Shame the Filipinos did not capitalized on this and spread the word

[@fellix7531]

Shame the Spanish colonized the Philippines that made the people lose its culture and traditions. But people are trying. Slowly but surely you know?

[@imeldadatul9293]

We did spread the word and taught our neighboring Asian countries of this craft even it means a future threat to our market and industry. We invited Indonesians and Thai Craft people as a government bilateral trade partnership and fellowship. But the traditional craft is just amazing with the use of gifted material from nature hence its worth sharing. its really a shame we never had to flaunt this generosity we did to our Asian Brothers/ sisters.

[@jaydope4823]

I also thought like that but Capiz shell are unfortunately very brittle. they can't be use in architectures now. most especially when the typhoons that we experience are extremely devastating. But I heard the new convention center in Capiz will have the touch of Capiz shells on it. We'll see how that works

[@iamwilmdanythingunderthesu9447]

Hi west elm, can i know the name of the machine or device u use that punches through the shell to produce those round shells. Thnk you

[@murdockmcdonald7585]

Now can I order a lampshade from you

[@AMATEURDECORATINGLIKEAPRO]

How can I order from you?

[@johnkennethmanaois579]

what is the title of the background music? repley asap po huhu thank you so much

[@jethroravencagunda1770]

A yan nga sana kung ano title huhu ganda talaga😢❤

[@princepessa622]

Would like to request permission to use some footage of the capiz shells in this video for a social post. Please let me how to get that approved . Thank you.

[@estelaescobar3873]

paano po omorder sa inyo ng finish product?

[@ryanholgado2482]

Good morning mam ask ko lang po pag mag padala po ako ng capiz sa italy galing pinas kaylangan pa poba ng clearance oh permit. Thanks po

[@PLNTrading]

Need nyo ba ng capiz suppliers?

[@JulieJab]

Wow Nice

[@marlinsano85]

Hi,! Good day this Capiz shell can make a National costume ? May ara dira nami mag design mapili Ako para sa MU Pageant❤👑🌎

[@f.r.m8190]

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[@sharondeguinio3802]

Permission to use the video. Will cite the source. Thank you.

[@cramealexanderpetecastillo6195]

Permission to use this video? for academic purposes

[@cleossify]

Not ethical :(

[@sonnyathens519]

How so? Would you rather discard the shells?! The mollusks are edible, which means fisherman can harvest them for their meat and reduce waste by reusing their shells for décor and handicrafts. These are centuries old tradition and are very sustainable.

[@michellesmith5298]

How many people in your community have you helped so far to make this comment?

[@cleossify]

@@michellesmith5298 I donate money to charities. But your comment is rude.

[@cleossify]

@@sonnyathens519 if they eat them i guess that's ok... but if they just throw them away that's horrible. 'Cos it's life. Small. But life.

[@michellesmith5298]

@@cleossify I’m not rude, they are helping people in their own way just like you.