![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.
![Lotus Flower Chandelier @ Viva Terra in Pearl [left] and Smoke [right].
I love the dramatic glow of the Smoke finish.
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Lotus Flower Chandelier @ Viva Terra in Pearl [left] and Smoke [right].
I love the dramatic glow of the Smoke finish.
Lotus Flower Chandelier with the Vintage Douglas Fir Table and Bamboo + Wood Dining Chairs @ Viva Terra.
Here we see the Lotus Flower Chandelier in a pearl finish, hanging over Viva Terra’s Vintage Douglas Fir Table, which was made from repurposed wood rescued from a salvage yard. The eco.smart construction of the table involved the use of non-toxic glue and a food-safe hard oil wax was utilized to bring out the wood’s natural vintage markings.
The Bamboo + Wood Dining Chairs were handcrafted using highly renewable bamboo by a “small eco-conscious furniture builder whose craftsmen meticulously hand-build each chair.”
