Vintage Filipino Capiz Shell Floral Arrangement | Cebu Handicraft | Natural Conch Shell Vase | C. 1960s–1970s

A delightful vintage capiz shell floral arrangement in the Filipino folk art tradition — hand-crafted flowers, leaves, and bud sprays assembled entirely from translucent capiz shells (Placuna placenta) in soft peach, cream, and white tones, with painted green shell leaves on wire stems and tiny white shell bead buds in lily-of-the-valley sprays.
The arrangement is nestled in a natural striated conch shell used as a vase — a beautifully organic base with cream and warm brown natural markings.

Capiz shell (Placuna placenta) takes its name from Capiz Province in the Philippine Visayas, where the translucent bivalve has been harvested and crafted for centuries. This arrangement reflects the peak of Cebu's mid-century export handicraft tradition, when Filipino artisans supplied the American home decor market with handmade shell florals of this quality.

A perfect accent for a coastal, beachy, or maximalist interior — or a charming addition to a sunroom, breakfast nook, or console table vignette.

Height: 11¼ inches
Materials: Capiz shell, natural conch shell, wire stems
Origin: Philippines, c. 1960s–1970s
Condition: Good; gentle wear, minor cleaning needed