Capiz Shell Cat Bookmark

Save your page with the Capiz Shell Cat Bookmark, handcrafted from natural capiz shell and wire. Crafting capiz shell is a labor-intensive process. First artisans wash and soak shells and after the shells have dried, they are cut into shapes and edged with metal wire. A finishing coat of varnish completes this process. SAFFY, Inc. in the Philippines markets handmade crafts for over 70 workshops, specializing in capiz shell. Since 1966, they have provided vocational training, healthcare, and income opportunities for women and youth in marginalized communities.

• Sold singly
• Available in black, white or pink - please leave us a note indicating color preference
• Crafted from capiz shell, brass
• Measures 5" long x 2" wide