Casual earrings for a relaxing day, in sea blue Capiz shell. Capiz is the thin, off-white shell of the windowpane oyster. Artisans first wash and soak After the shells have dried, they are cut into shapes. A wire edge and a shiny coat of varnish complete this labor intensive process.
- Capiz shell, brass
- Length: 2"
- Diameter 1"
Social Action for Filipino Youth (SAFFY) 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.