kapis
Kapis is the Filipino term for capiz, the transparent shell of Placuna placenta, a small, flat bivalve mollusk found in shallow coastal waters of the Indo-Pacific. The shell is thin and porcelain-like, with a nacreous interior that can be shaved or cut into translucent sheets. Capiz shells have been collected and processed for centuries and are closely associated with Filipino craft and architecture.
Description and distribution: Capiz is native to warm, shallow seas and is especially abundant around the Philippines.
Uses: Capiz sheets are used to create windows, light fixtures, lampshades, and decorative panels, famously known
Economy and conservation: Capiz has been an important export product for local artisans and regional economies