This pair of earrings was made of tagua nuts that grow in the rain forest of Ecuador. Tagua is also known as vegetable ivory.
These nuts grow inside of a cluster. Artisans select the best nuts to cut them and to color them with different powders. After that, the nuts will dry in a tumble and they are ready to use to make bracelets. Tagua is an eco-friendly and sustainable material used to make organic jewelry.Measurements: Length: 2 in Width: 1 inFind more colors here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LatinAmericanBoutiq?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=26235114Care instructions: Avoid high humidity and wet conditions. Place in a dry place inside of a box to keep the smell of the orange peel.
These nuts grow inside of a cluster. Artisans select the best nuts to cut them and to color them with different powders. After that, the nuts will dry in a tumble and they are ready to use to make bracelets. Tagua is an eco-friendly and sustainable material used to make organic jewelry.Measurements: Length: 2 in Width: 1 inFind more colors here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LatinAmericanBoutiq?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=26235114Care instructions: Avoid high humidity and wet conditions. Place in a dry place inside of a box to keep the smell of the orange peel.