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Hand-Carved Tagua-Pre-Colombian Mask Earrings-Fair Trade-Ecuador
Hand-Carved Tagua-Pre-Colombian Mask Earrings-Fair Trade-Ecuador
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These handmade earrings from Ecuador feature intricate designs inspired by the pre-Colombian era. Made from eco-friendly, sustainably sourced Tagua nuts, also known as "vegetable ivory," they provide a guilt-free alternative to real animal ivory. Add a touch of history and sustainability to your style.
- Earrings measure 2 1/8'' Tall x 1'' Wide x 1/8'' Thick
- Similar to animal ivory, this tagua pendant will gently antique or darken over time
Handmade in Ecuador by Pontare and fair trade imported.
About the Artisans
About the Artisans
Ceramica Quinua, an artisan cooperative known for its social and environmental responsibility, offers steady work to six workshops and 36 families inΒ Ayachucho,Β Peru. Ceramica Quinua is dedicated to decreasing the use of firewood to reduce deforestation, and as such, works primarily with clay, which is extracted from the land in a controlled manner to avoid erosion.
The artisans shape and fire their pieces in home-based workshops during their nine-hour workday. Children often sit in on the workshops during their free time in so they may learn the trade that's been passed from ancestor to ancestor. The organization also takes pride in offering health care for its craftsmen, and for sharing its environmental knowledge and conservation techniques with students at public schools.
The Quinua district is characterized by the eucalyptus and alder-scented atmosphere of its mountain and forest landscapes. The name Quinua is derived from the Qenwal plant, said to be comparable in beauty only to the Quinuin women. The unique flora and fauna that inhabit the territory are fast becoming a major tourist attraction.Β Unfortunately, deforestation and pollution from paint chemicals are threatening their existence.
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