PRODUCT GALLERY

Exceptional beauty and distinctive quality typify each and every product in our Shell Collection and Embroidery Collection. These inspiring gift items are meticulously crafted by Filipino artisans from exotic Philippine shells and fabrics. We are proud to showcase our collection to the discriminate buyer.



Shell Collection

Our Shell Collection is a showcase of home and office accessories inlaid with magnificent shells from the deep blue seas of the Philippines' 7,000 islands.

  • Abalone Shell : Crackled shell with grey/silver color on its normal shape. May be dyed to green/blue/pink/peach.
  • Brown Lip Shell: Crackled shell with its natural color of whitish light brown color. Cannot be dyed.
  • Capiz Shell: Thin, translucent shell, white natural color. Can be dyed to lavender green/pink/peach/yellow etc.
  • Troca Shell: Cone shaped shell which are cut into rectangular shapes. White color with stripes are next to Mother of Pearl.
  • Fossilized Stones: Natural colors are dark red and blue from the deep sea with lacquer finish

Craftmanship

 Capiz Shells are soaked and treated with chemicals overnight to soften. The thin plates inside the shell are either flattened or shaped into a mold to match the desired end product. To add a smoked tint, the shells are baked in a kiln. The shells are laminated using polyresin or polylite material to give them a smoother texture and glued to a wooden base (for jewelry boxes) or cork base (for placemats and trivets). A finishing touch of lacquer is applied.

Abalone, Troca and Mother of Pearl belong to a much harder shell specie than capiz. These shells are cracked and shaped into exact dimensions by the artisan. Polishing, chemical and lacquer treatments are applied to create a smooth finish. The shells are carefully assembled like a jigsaw puzzle to form the picture frames and jewelry boxes.



Embroidery Collection

The fine art of Philippine embroidery is well known all over the world. It's universal appeal embodies a captivating style with its intricate design and soft hues. Embroidery in the Philippines originated as a hobby among women folk in provinces and barrios. Today, our machine-embroidered bags and pouches continue this tradition to address the needs of large commercial orders.
  • Bags & Pouches: Our bags are made of Jusi, a natural plant fiber. They are versatile pieces that may be used to store precious baubles, money, cosmetics, delicate hosiery and small lingerie items for travel and home. They are also eyecatching as evening bags, money bags or wedding/party favors. Our bags come in different sizes, colors, and handpainted designs.



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Our jewelry collection is a blend of three distinctive cultures from Spain, Mexico and the Philippines. Tablecloths are intricately embroidered with floral designs with matching napkin sets of 6,8, and 12.
  • Damascene and Silver Jewlery: 18K or 24K gold is incrusted into a decorative pattern with a technique used by the Egyptians and Greeks for centuries. Silver comes from the town of Taxco, Mexico.
  • Tablecloths: are made from Ramie, Polycotton, or Chiffon with dainty floral designs.