![Lotus Flower Chandelier @ Viva Terra in the Pearl finish.
With the nature theme popping up everywhere in home décor trends, I’m not surprised to see the return of Capiz shells, which were all the rage in the 1970’s. We’ve actually been seeing them in the jewellery realm for a while, but they’re now appearing in product designs for the home.
On account of their translucent quality, Capiz shells were traditionally used in windows and are still known as the “windowpane oyster” or “windowpane shell” to many. This time around we’re seeing these delicate shells used more creatively and often presented with a modern aesthetic in lighting and accessories.
Of course, GDG would urge you to purchase products made from sustainably harvested Capiz shells, and fortunately, we are seeing more and more of this eco.friendly practice today. According to Style Hive, the handmade Lotus Flower Chandelier’s shells are sustainable and are CITES certified [The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora].
Inspired by a pattern in a 1940’s book, these jewel-like clusters are available in two sizes and two colours [see next post]. I think that they look fabulous on their own, but could also make a striking statement if grouped together at various heights in a large open space. Just don’t forget to pop in a CFL for an eco.chic glow.
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Lotus Flower Chandelier @ Viva Terra in the Pearl finish.
With the nature theme popping up everywhere in home décor trends, I’m not surprised to see the return of Capiz shells, which were all the rage in the 1970’s. We’ve actually been seeing them in the jewellery realm for a while, but they’re now appearing in product designs for the home.
On account of their translucent quality, Capiz shells were traditionally used in windows and are still known as the “windowpane oyster” or “windowpane shell” to many. This time around we’re seeing these delicate shells used more creatively and often presented with a modern aesthetic in lighting and accessories.
Of course, GDG would urge you to purchase products made from sustainably harvested Capiz shells, and fortunately, we are seeing more and more of this eco.friendly practice today. According to Style Hive, the handmade Lotus Flower Chandelier’s shells are sustainable and are CITES certified [The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora].
Inspired by a pattern in a 1940’s book, these jewel-like clusters are available in two sizes and two colours [see next post]. I think that they look fabulous on their own, but could also make a striking statement if grouped together at various heights in a large open space. Just don’t forget to pop in a CFL for an eco.chic glow.
