Mini Marbled Tagua Nut | Vegan Ivory | 3-4cm

Marbled Tagua Nut
1 x Fair Trade Ecuadorian Tagua Nut | Vegan Ivory |Marbeled – Small 30-40mm.

Item Description:
Tagua nut is a rainforest nut known as vegetable ivory for its likeness to animal ivory. These are seeds that grow in pods called cabezas, from the tagua nut palm tree. Tagua’s smooth, hard texture is an ideal medium for carving jewelry, boxes and other figurines or using the whole seed as beads for necklaces and bracelets.

Our supplier, an Ecuador-based NGO, counters poverty and deforestation by creating new jobs that depend on conservation and responsible forest management. The organization works with 23 local artisans, mostly working in home-based workshops to create several, beautiful objects from tagua nuts. These nuts grow year-round in Ecuador and can be harvested without causing harm to the rainforest. This makes them a highly sustainable product, protects elephants and provides meaningful on-going work for the local people who harvest them.

We sell other sizes of nuts and slices. See our other listings. Sizes are approximate, will vary. We accept returns if the nut is unsuitable. Average weight of one nut is 15g (will vary). We use recycled products where we can. All items are professionally packed. All items are new unless stated. We use reputable couriers for overseas shipping Returns accepted within 30 days. Buyer is liable to pay return costs. There is a returns slip included with your item to make the process easier. Please contact us on the email address provided on the slip if you have any questions. Copyright (c) 1997-2020 Terrapin Trading Ltd. All rights reserved.