Skilfully hand carved tagua components are beautifully complimented by hand cut and polished brass discs. Tagua is a nut from a type of palm that grows in the South American jungle. Often known as vegetable ivory, tagua is an environmentally friendly and sustainable alternative to animal ivory. With silver plated earring posts.
This piece is the result of a truly international collaboration between makers in fair trade workshops in Ecuador and Peru.
This product comes packaged in a Just Trade box and includes information about the makers behind the piece.
Earring size 5cm x 4cm
Tagua is a natural, organic material and the undyed products may darken slightly over time, this is normal. If your tagua jewellery is looking a bit dull it can be buffed up with a soft white cotton cloth. Although tagua is a fairly hardwearing material, please be aware that if you drop it onto or knock it against a hard surface it could chip. Never immerse your tagua jewellery in water as this can cause it to crack.
Brass is likely to tarnish over time. If you want to restore the original shine to your jewellery we recommend you clean it with Brass and a soft cloth.