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Handmade and super cute! Metal moth cicada charm pendant necklace with naturally dyed tagua nut pieces.

Handmade in Illinois, we offer unique gifts. Our Tagua is fair-trade and ethically sourced directly from Ecuador, ensuring every purchase contributes to rainforest conservation.

Vegetable Ivory Tagua Nut Moon carving paired with a silver-tone heavy Sun and Moon thick silver bead, making this plastic-free, fair trade necklace all the more fantastic!

All our items are ethically sourced Tagua from Ecuador, purchased fair trade to directly support local artisans and protect the rainforest.

Handmade rainbow Tagua Nut Necklace | Eco-Friendly Statement Jewelry from Ecuador | Lightweight, Adjustable, Vegan Gift for Her Bring nature’s elegance into your wardrobe with this stunning Handmade Tagua Nut Necklace, crafted in Ecuador using 100% natural, sustainable materials. This statement piece features rich green fan-shaped beads made from the Tagua nut—also known as "vegetable ivory"—an eco-friendly alternative to plastic or animal-based materials. Each necklace is a unique work of art, hand-carved and polished by skilled artisans, supporting fair trade practices and traditional South American craftsmanship.

🌟 Why You’ll Love It:

🌱 Sustainably sourced Tagua from Ecuadorian rainforests.

🌿 Bold, earthy design in a vibrant rainbow tone – perfect for boho, natural, or modern styles.

🪶 Featherlight and comfortable – enjoy big style without the weight. 📏 Fully adjustable – wear it high or low to suit any neckline.

🎁 Perfect for eco-conscious fashionistas, nature lovers, and those who appreciate wearing handmade artwork.

Gorgeous tagua earrings, carefully dyed and carved, leaving a bit of the natural nut appearance! Carefully crafted by artisans in Ecuador!

What is tagua? Tagua is a seed, or often called a nut, produced by a type of palm that is found in South America. This incredibly durable vegetable ivory is a beautiful, sustainable resource that artisans use to craft jewelry and many other trinkets. The artisans harvest, dye, and carve tagua into various designs, creating beautiful gifts. 

When you choose these earrings made by Costa Sierra, you join us in supporting:

• women rescued from sexual exploitation, abuse, and trafficking
• job training, adult education & micro-loans 
• children at risk of being sold or trafficked due to extreme poverty 
• education initiatives & scholarships to provide hope for future generations 
• daily meals, clean water, medical care, love, and mentoring 
• beautifully, talented Ecuadorian artisans striving to provide for their families.

Sun and Wing Studio is proud to carry Costa Sierra items. Thank you!

Gorgeous tagua earrings, carefully dyed and carved, leaving a bit of the natural nut appearance! Carefully crafted by artisans in Ecuador!

What is tagua? Tagua is a seed, or often called a nut, produced by a type of palm that is found in South America. This incredibly durable vegetable ivory is a beautiful, sustainable resource that artisans use to craft jewelry and many other trinkets. The artisans harvest, dye, and carve tagua into various designs, creating beautiful gifts. 

When you choose these earrings made by Costa Sierra, you join us in supporting:

• women rescued from sexual exploitation, abuse, and trafficking
• job training, adult education & micro-loans 
• children at risk of being sold or trafficked due to extreme poverty 
• education initiatives & scholarships to provide hope for future generations 
• daily meals, clean water, medical care, love, and mentoring 
• beautifully, talented Ecuadorian artisans striving to provide for their families.

Sun and Wing Studio is proud to carry Costa Sierra items. Thank you!

THICK HEART

Beautifully carved heart from organic tagua nuts from the rainforest in Ecuador. These are hand make with dangles of more tagua pieces. It's a treasure to hold and brings a smile to your face whether your keys are attached, or you clip it on your handbag, sling or backpack!

A couple of gorgeous mocha pieces of Tagua make these super special! 

Orange, beautiful, natural live-edge tagua donut hoop drop earrings. Gorgeous tagua beads with wooden bead accents. Polished to perfection and hand-knotted, one-of-a-kind.

Color: Tobacco/Brown/Beige/Gold

The Otavalo Heritage Knitted Cardigan

Far more than just a layer of warmth—this piece is a wearable work of art. Each cardigan is entirely hand-knit by skilled artisans of the indigenous Otavalo tribe, nestled high in the Andean highlands of Ecuador. For centuries, the Otavaleños have maintained a world-renowned weaving and textile tradition, passing their intricate techniques down through generations.

Made from 100% natural, ethically sourced sheep's wool, these cardigans feature deep, vibrant patterns that tell a story of regional tradition. Because every single piece is crafted by hand, no two are completely identical—giving you a truly one-of-a-kind heirloom piece that resists the cold and stands the test of time.

• 100% Artisan Handmade: Hand-knit in Ecuador by native Otavalo tribal artisans, keeping a centuries-old textile tradition alive.

• Ethically & Sustainably Sourced: We work directly with local families to ensure fair wages and sustainable production that protects the environment.

• Pure Andean Wool: Heavyweight, natural sheep's wool provides exceptional warmth, breathability, and natural weather resistance. In addition to be warm and fuzzy, the wool is not itchy against the skin. 

• One-of-a-Kind: Minor variations in the knit and pattern are a testament to the human hands behind the craft, making your sweater uniquely yours.

3. The Story Behind the Stitch

Why the Otavalo Tradition Matters

The Otavalo people of the Imbabura province are among the most economically successful and culturally resilient indigenous groups in the Americas, largely due to their incredible weaving heritage. When you purchase one of these cardigans, you aren't supporting a mass-production factory—you are directly supporting fair-trade artisan families, helping them preserve their ancestral arts and sustain their local communities.

ONE SIZE FITS MOST

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Plastic-Free, gorgeous natural grain in the ethically sourced Tagua pieces, put together here in the US to form this necklace. I had to add a little bling bead! This is a vegan piece and every sale helps protect the rainforest. Give the gift of Tagua from Ecuador! Handmade and one of a kind!

Gorgeous tagua bracelet crafted by carefully carving the tagua into L-shaped pieces! Elastic band fits most wrists, but exact size will vary!

This bracelet is made from hand-carved tagua nuts sourced from fair-trade artisans in Ecuador's rainforests.

These beautiful forest seeds are carefully vegetable-dyed, carved, and left with a bit of the natural nut appearance, then polished to perfection! Carefully crafted by artisans in Ecuador!

What is tagua? Tagua is a seed, or often called a nut, produced by a type of palm that is found in South America. This incredibly durable vegetable ivory is a beautiful, sustainable resource that artisans use to craft jewelry and many other trinkets. The artisans harvest, dye, and carve tagua into various designs, creating beautiful gifts. 

When you choose these earrings made by Costa Sierra, you join us in supporting:

• women rescued from sexual exploitation, abuse, and trafficking
• job training, adult education & micro-loans 
• children at risk of being sold or trafficked due to extreme poverty 
• education initiatives & scholarships to provide hope for future generations 
• daily meals, clean water, medical care, love, and mentoring 
• beautifully, talented Ecuadorian artisans striving to provide for their families.

Sun and Wing Studio is proud to carry Costa Sierra items. Thank you!

Whimsical and fun with a paper bead. Gorgeous hue of turquoise with beautiful grain patterns in the Tagua.  Hand-made and hand tied.