Red Tagua Bracelet

Bright and stylish bracelet made from red tagua seeds by Ecuadorian craftsmen.

This bracelet is made of tagua nuts from the tagua palm. When picked and left to dry for three months, the tagua nuts become very hard and dense with a similar structure to ivory. In one year the tagua palm produces the same amount of ‘ivory’ as one female elephant. In addition to protecting animals, tagua products help to preserve tropical rainforests by providing a sustainable income for the local population.

Small – 4.5 cm internal diameter (approx)  Medium – 5 cm internal diameter (approx)

This item is supplied by Tumi, a member of the British Association of Fair Trade Shops who import and promote fair trade crafts from Latin America. They ensure a fair price is paid to the artisans for their craftsmanship and rigourous checks are frequently made to guarantee no exploitation or child labour takes place.