Capiz shell has been used for centuries as a decorative and light-filtering material in Asian craft traditions — its natural translucent glow plays beautifully in sunlight and wind. This green and white wind chime combines capiz and recycled glass elements with a driftwood frame, handmade in Indonesia. The result is a light, translucent, natural decoration that is beautiful both still and in motion. Hung in a window, the light filtering through the capiz elements casts moving shadow patterns on the wall behind.
The uniqueness of capiz
The shell of the capiz (Placuna placenta) is thin, translucent, and shows a natural play of light — it allows light to filter through softly and catches it differently from every angle. Combined with green and white glass elements, it radiates a fresh, coastal atmosphere. The natural patina of the driftwood frame reinforces the natural aesthetic. Because it is handmade, every piece is unique — the size and pattern of the capiz elements vary naturally. What you receive is genuinely one of a kind.
Placement ideas
The capiz wind chime looks especially beautiful in a window, where light filters through it and sparkles, or on a terrace, where the wind sets it in motion and draws out its gentle sound. The 15 x 60 cm size is slender and long — a single, defining decorative element that does not crowd the space. Indoors, beside a living room glass door or a bedroom window, it is equally stunning as the morning sun colours the capiz elements in shifting hues throughout the day.
Product Details
- Material: capiz shell, recycled glass, driftwood
- Dimensions: 15 x 60 cm
- Net weight: 0.16 kg
- Colour: green and white
- Production: handmade
- Country of origin: Indonesia
Hang this capiz wind chime and let the light and wind stop you for a moment — just long enough.