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Capiz Shell Windows – Lampirong

[ 1 Comment ] Posted on 05.27.09 under Heritage, Oton, Iloilo, Tigbauan, Iloilo

Capiz or Lampirong (alternative spelling: Lamperong) Windows. One of the most distinct and beautiful architectural details of old Philippine buildings are the windows made with shell rather than glass.  We’re not sure if this is because glass was not made in the Philippines or it was just too expensive, but whatever the reason, it has [...]