Asia Images / John Lander Photography

Image 1 of 1
Less

capiz-shell-windows-01.jpg

Add to Cart Add to Lightbox Download

Windows made of capiz shells were originally chosen because it was cheaper to make windows of capiz than glass during the Spanish Colonial period of the Philippines. They continued to be made, however, thanks to their ability to allow enough light through and their strength in holding up to typhoons.

Copyright
©John Lander
Image Size
3600x5400 / 14.9MB
https://www.photoshelter.com/support/license
https://asian-images.photoshelter.com/contact
Keywords
Contained in galleries
Vigan Images
Windows made of capiz shells were originally chosen because it was cheaper to make windows of capiz than glass during the Spanish Colonial period of the Philippines. They continued to be made, however, thanks to their ability to allow enough light through and their strength in holding up to typhoons.