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Capiz Shells: Definition and Uses by Nicole Taroy is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Capiz shells and pearls are both natural materials used in indigenous Philippine construction and crafts. Capiz shells come from windowpane oysters and were used historically as windows during Spanish occupation due to their thin, translucent properties. They are made into decorative handicrafts. Pearls form inside mollusks as a defense against irritants and are composed of calcium carbonate and protein. They have been treasured for thousands of years for their beauty and have many varieties, including salt

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Nicole Taroy

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