Welcome to our global maker-to-market movement where, together with 20,000 artisans, we ignite social change. We create opportunities for individuals, families, and communities in developing countries to thrive through strong relationships, fair wages, safe working conditions, and sustainable practices.
The beautiful Sitaron Tagua Star Drop Earrings are handcrafted with ethically harvested tagua, a sustainable material similar to ivory in its look and feel. Tagua is a renewable alternative to plastic and elephant ivory. It comes from a sustainably harvested seed, called a tagua nut and often referred to as vegetable ivory. Dark teal stars and etched star detailing adorn simple hooks for an adorable set. Let your style be sustainable and show-stopping!
HANDCRAFTED IN ECUADOR
SKU: 8410840
THE MAKERS
Women of Otavalo, Ecuador, who are often the main carers in their families, are also becoming the main breadwinners creating artisanal jewelry with indigenous materials like sustainably harvested tagua. With long-term job opportunities and a stable income, these women are not only changing their own lives and the lives of their families, they are also building the foundations of an economically stronger community which can offer a better future for the next generation.
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