Shell & Pearl

Capiz Shell

Capiz Shell

Capiz Shell

The material

Capiz is a thin, translucent shell with a soft champagne glow. It reads lighter than pearl and catches light rather than reflecting it.

Capiz is a thin, translucent shell with a soft champagne glow. It reads lighter than pearl and catches light rather than reflecting it.

How it is made

Shell is cut and set by hand into a regular grid, so the surface glows evenly.

In the studio

Capiz Shell

Champagne

Capiz shell in a champagne tone, with the shell's natural ribbing visible. Large shell pieces are set edge to edge.

Capiz Shell, close-up

Close-up

A closer look at the surface and the way each piece is cut and set.

Pieces made with it

We make pieces in this material to order. Tell us what you have in mind.

All materials

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