Earrings Tagua Tree - Colombia

The perfect gift for your favoUrite tree hugger, the Tagua Tree Earrings are made from tagua nuts that have been sustainably harvested from palm-like trees in South America. Tagua nuts are easy to shape and coloUr and safer for makers than many synthetic materials.

Features:

• Dark green dyed tagua nut pendant with cut-out tree design
• Stainless steel hooks
• 1Wx1.75L inches
• Handmade in Colombia

Artisan Story

NEST Colombia, formerly Sapia, was originally conceived in 1995 by Ana Piedrahita, an entrepreneur in Colombia‘s capital city of Bogota. Piedrahita had seen a box from Uruguay that was produced from dried orange peel and recognized the potential for producing a wide array of unique and intriguing items from this material. She decided to pursue a business specializing in the design and production of the products. The organization was formally registered in 2000. NEST Colombia has incorporated fair trade principles in its operation, as it seeks to develop the artisan-based handicraft sector in Colombia. While Colombia has recently achieved a relatively good macroeconomic climate, people in the lower income brackets continue to face serious challenges. They have used their sales growth as an opportunity to reach out to other artisan groups in rural areas of the country.

About Us
Villages Port Colborne is located along the shore of the Niagara Peninsula. Where the Welland Canal and Lake Erie meet, in the heart of Port Colborne, we have been fair trade since 1984. We carry unique, handcrafted goods that are ethically made from artisans around the world. If you’re in the Southern Ontario area, we welcome you to visit us in-person!