From the Philippines, country of islands, a tropical red star. Spirals of silver-colored wire bedeck the glowing red of translucent dyed capiz clam shell. Decorative only. Keep out of reach of children.

Capiz is the thin, off-white shell of clams. Artisans wash the shells with soap and water. Next they soak the shells in a weak acid solution. After the shells have dried, they are cut into shapes, dyed and edged with brass wire that is soldered together. A wire edge and a shiny coat of varnish complete this labor-intensive process. Before glass windows became available in the Philippines, capiz was used for windows in the houses.

• Capiz, metal
• 2.5W inches
• Made in Philippines