How capiz parols are made

The capiz parols of PangBahay come from Pampanga where generations of capiz parol makers have lived. The Filipino capiz parols we offer are not made in factories, but in people’s homes or community buildings. The capiz parol makers are family-owned businesses employing their neighbors during peak times making it a source of much needed income for a number of families.

Capiz parols are well-known not only in the Philippines but the world over as Filipinos have migrated just about everywhere!

It’s amazing how such a beautiful capiz parol comes from a simple shell which comes naturally in white.

These shells are hand cut to specific size panes for each parol.

The panes are painted individually by hand.

The capiz pieces are held together by a thin piece of metal (also hand cut) and soldered together to form the shape of the parol design.

Wiring and lights are added before the larger pieces are soldered together.