PRODUCT GALLERY

Exceptional beauty and distinctive quality typify each and every product in our Capiz and Mother of Pearl Collection and Bags and Embroidery Collection. These inspiring gift items are meticulously crafted by Filipino artisans from exotic Philippine shells and native woven fibres. 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 white shell with stripes cut into rectangular shapes, skinto Mother of Pearl.
  • Mother of Pearl: Aurora Borealis of the Deep Seas, made from inner oyster shell.
  • 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.



Ladies Handbag 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.
  • Ladies 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.



Embroidery Collection

The fine art of Philippines embroidery is well known all over the world. The Philippines is also famous for hand loomed fabrics , which range from fine and transparent to textured and geometric. Together, the blend of textures embodies a unique and captivating style with universal appeal
  • Jusi (hoo-si) : is a delicate and translucent fabric woven from silk yarn made of the pineapple thread. The fabric is embroidered with intricate floral designs. The artistry and design is learned from generations of skill, with influence from a Spanish Heritage.
  • Tablecloths: are made from Ramie, Polycotton, or Chiffon with dainty floral designs. Tablecloths are intricately embroidered with floral designs with matching napkin sets of 6,8, and 12.