Ten Thousand Villages Global Fair Trade Gifts Olive Branch Dove Ornament Handcrafted In Philippines

Peace on Earth—a holiday message everyone shares. Dove with olive branch is handcrafted in translucent capiz. Capiz is the thin shell of a marine mollusk. First artisans wash and soak shells. After the shells have dried, they are cut into shapes and edged with metal wire. A finishing coat of varnish completes this labor-intensive process. Before glass windows became available in the Philippines, capiz was used for windows in houses. Decorative only. Keep out of reach of children. A Global Fair Trade gift.

• Capiz, wire
• 3Lx2H inches
• Made in the Philippines