we use 100% natural materials
Tagua nuts, bombona seeds, pambil, aa berries, bamboo, recycled coconut shell, and
natural straw. All of these resources are sustainable and by harvesting these materials,
tumbling
assembling
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drying
we are helping preserve the Ecuadorian rainforest.
Once the desired color is
achieved, the tagua nuts
are laid out in the sun to
dry. This can take up to 5
days.
The dyed tagua pieces
are put into tumblers
for 10-14 hours. This is
what gives our tagua that
smooth and shiny
appearance, no
chemicals are used in
processing our jewelry.
Finally, the artisans
skillfully assemble the
tagua into fashionable
jewelry. Each artisan can
assemble up to 100 pieces
per day. Our artisans have
a safe work environment,
make a fair, living wage and
enjoy the work they do.
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