Heart Shaped Leaf Pendant from Ecuador
Why not turn over a new leaf with an artisan-crafted tagua pendant from Ecuador? Available in a variety of styles, this Tagua Leaf Pendant has been handmade from tagua nuts, a renewable rain forest seed known as vegetable ivory for its likeness to real animal ivory, but with animal and habitat-friendly properties. A great way to celebrate the changing seasons or starting a new chapter.
- Pendant measures 1 3/8 inches high x 1 1/4 inches wide x 19 inches long
- Similar to animal ivory, this tagua pendant will gently antique or darken over time
Handmade in Ecuador and fair trade imported.
Naya Nayon Artisan Story
Ecuador
Naya Nayon, an Ecuador-based NGO, counters poverty and deforestation by creating new jobs that depend on conservation and responsible forest management. To accomplish this goal, the company works with 23 local artisans to create figurines, jewelry and ornaments from tagua nuts. These nuts grow year-round in Ecuador and can be harvested without detriment to the rainforest. Naya Nayon gives its artisans all the training, tools and materials they need to work from home, and then manages work distribution from the organizations main office to make sure orders are fairly distributed.
