Artisan Style: Treina
Three strands of Tagua chips combine to make this Tagua Necklace. If you desire the luxury of ivory, think of Ecuador’s rain forests, where ivory is so abundant that it grows on trees! Make a statement without saying a word!
Features:
- Lightweight
- Vegetable dyes
- Adjustable with a cotton cord slider
Necklace length:
- Approximately 27"
Bead Size:
0.25" L x 0.25" W
Treina Necklace Set | Tones of Blue
The demand for animal ivory has brought the elephant close to the edge of extinction. The Tagua Nut provides a practical alternative, since its vegetable ivory looks like its animal counterpart, is extremely hard, takes a high polish, and absorbs dyes readily.
PROCESS
The seeds are set out to dry under the tropical sun for between one and three months, depending on their water content. Afterward, they are peeled, classified according to size, cut into slices, drilled, dyed and polished. Then the local artisans hand select and combine the pieces to make beautiful handmade jewelry.