Cuentas y Botones

Hand-carved beads and buttons made from Tagua nuts also known as Vegetable Ivory for its likeness to animal ivory but is sustainably sourced without harm to animals or the rainforests. These beads come in a variety of shapes, like barrel, cube, and round. We carry a variety of sizes in both the tagua beads and buttons. Both the beads and the buttons are hand-dyed in a rainbow of colors. Feel great knowing your handmade jewelry and sewing projects help save the rainforests as well as the impoverished communities in both Ecuador and Peru which is from where we fair trade import these beautiful beads and buttons.  

We also offer a wide selection of glass and gemstone beads made right here in the U.S.Â