Tagua, also known as vegetal ivory, is the seed from a palm tree called Phytellephas Macrocarpa that grows in the rainforest located in the Pacific region, like Panama, Ecuador, and Colombia. This 5 to 6 meter tall palm tree takes about 15 years to give its first crop and can be harvested 3 times a year.
Tagua is a beige colored nut with incredible hardiness. Thanks to its amazing similarity to the animal ivory, Tagua helps prevent animals from being killed for their ivory. Its use also provides an alternative to cutting down rainforest for farming and offers new job opportunities for those artisans who work with the seed.
The crops are collected, dried, processed, and then turned into beautiful crafted pieces of jewelry, accessories, and decoration. The Tagua buttons and well know around the world.
ALU is a Colombian company dedicated to designing and manufacturing Tagua products for export. Our company is engaged with the conservation of our natural resources, we contribute to the professional development of our artisans, and we offer fair working conditions to our employees.
TAGUABELLA is the name of the collection designed and manufactures specially for Kazuri Beads Ltd, our partners in Europe. Kazuri Beads is a BAFTS recognized Fair Trade importer.
NECKLACES
BRACELETS
EARRINGS