It’s a brightly lit, star-shaped lantern that’s usually about two feet across ... Nowadays, modern parols are crafted from capiz shells – windowpane oyster shells that give a translucent glow when ...

“Lanterns started with bamboo and Japanese papers, until we welded wires and used plastic as materials. Eventually, capiz shells were also used after that, but capiz gets brittle over ...

The trade and horticultural fair, on the other hand, showcased handicrafts from Capiz lanterns to abaca slippers. The plants and blooms featured are a gardener’s dream. Fresh fish will go ...

Scouring through decors in Australia from Christmas trees, ornaments and Aussie animal sets, Yana Verdadero knew that nothing could take the place of the iconic Capiz -shell lanterns that represen ...

As early as September 1, 2024, Christmas lanterns in various colors and sizes have been on display. This area has become a bustling marketplace for both Capiz-made lanterns and LED-lit designs. With ...