Capiz Chandelier - Natural, Indonesia

Capiz chimes and chandeliers look great on their own or hung together with another one of a different colour for added dimension. Our capiz chandeliers are made up of a stunning array of shapes and colours. They sparkle in the light, and when disturbed, create a gentle tinkling of the shells.

The capiz supply comes from a fishing village in Java, where artisans sustainably harvest the shells and shape them. All parts of the capiz (jingle oyster) are used: the meat is used for food, the main part of the shell for handicraft, and the shell waste for fertilizer. Only full-grown shells are picked from the kelp beds, where they grow, which provides more space and food source for the young ones to grow.

As these pieces are handmade with differently-sized shells, dimensions and colours may vary. 

• Materials: jingle oyster shells, nylon thread, on metal frame. Lightbulb and cord not included. 
• Dimensions:
  • Frame: 9" / 23 cm D
  • Length from frame: 20-22" / 50-56 cm
  • Total length: 29-31" / 74-78 cm
  • Shells: varying shapes and sizes, 1.25-2.25" / 3.3-5.5 cm L or D
• Fair Trade from an Indonesian family workshop.