Green Died Tagua Nut Earrings, with coloured wooden beads on waxed cotton cord and stainless steel Fish Hook Attachment!
Tagua Nut aka "Vegetable Ivory" comes from the Tagua Tree (Ivory Palm) which is found throughout the lowland rain-forests of Ecuador Peru, Columbia and Panama. Only once the fruit has naturally ripened and fallen from the trees can the cluster of nuts inside be collected to be dried for crafting. This special nut has been used since the 19th century to make buttons, jewellery and carved objects and is a wonderful sustainable natural resource. The Tagua nut trade is an important part of the South American local economy and provides incentive for protecting and maintaining the rain-forest. This incredible nut also gives an ethical and environmentally friendly alternative to the use of plastics and tusk ivory. Please note- due to natural variation there may be slight differences in each carved nut pendant but we believe that just makes them even more special.
Any questions please ask!
We're always adding new stuff to our store so be sure to check it out here! https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Tonsai2 :)
Green Died Tagua Nut Earrings, with coloured wooden beads on waxed cotton cord and stainless steel Fish Hook Attachment!
Tagua Nut aka "Vegetable Ivory" comes from the Tagua Tree (Ivory Palm) which is found throughout the lowland rain-forests of Ecuador Peru, Columbia and Panama. Only once the fruit has naturally ripened and fallen from the trees can the cluster of nuts inside be collected to be dried for crafting. This special nut has been used since the 19th century to make buttons, jewellery and carved objects and is a wonderful sustainable natural resource. The Tagua nut trade is an important part of the South American local economy and provides incentive for protecting and maintaining the rain-forest. This incredible nut also gives an ethical and environmentally friendly alternative to the use of plastics and tusk ivory. Please note- due to natural variation there may be slight differences in each carved nut pendant but we believe that just makes them even more special.
Any questions please ask!
We're always adding new stuff to our store so be sure to check it out here! https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Tonsai2 :)
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