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Red Tagua Cascade Bib Necklace

Red Tagua Cascade Bib Necklace

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Nine hand-carved tagua slices cascade from two slim cords into a full, blossoming cluster at the center — each piece rippling and irregular, catching light across its polished surface.

  • Material: Tagua nut, vegetable-dyed
  • Color: Red
  • Length: Adjustable to 30 in
  • Closure: Sliding cord
  • Finish: Hand-polished
  • Origin: Ecuador

The color reads as a saturated warm red — deep, close to coral in places, close to rust in others — set against the tan of a natural cord. Substantial in scale, weightless in wear. Wants a plain neckline and nothing else.
Details
  • Cascading tiered layout
  • Organically carved wavy slices
  • Hand-polished finish
  • Adjustable slide closure
  • Lightweight for its scale

Each piece is hand-carved from natural tagua, so slight variations in shape, size and tone are normal from one necklace to the next.

The Story

Tagua is the seed of a palm native to Ecuador and neighboring parts of South America — dense and ivory-white on the inside, carvable like a soft stone. Ecuadorian workshops have used it for generations to make buttons, figurines and jewelry.

Each slice here is cut and shaped by hand into a wavy, organic form, sanded and polished smooth, then submerged in vegetable dye to reach this saturated red. Because no two carved pieces come out the same, the cascade is balanced by eye as the necklace is strung — assembled rather than templated.

The palms bear seed without being felled, so working with tagua keeps the craft tied to the forest it comes from.

Craft & Care
  • Technique: Tagua carving

Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth. Keep away from moisture and direct sun to preserve the color and shine.

Questions

What is tagua?

The seed of a South American palm, sometimes called vegetable ivory for its dense, carvable texture. It is a natural plant material, hand-carved and polished, then dyed for color.

How long is the necklace, and is it adjustable?

The cord slides to adjust up to 30 in, so you can wear it higher or lower depending on the neckline.

Will the color fade or transfer?

The tagua is dyed with organic vegetable dyes. To keep the color true, avoid moisture and long sun exposure, and store it away from direct light when not in use.

Is it heavy to wear?

Tagua is naturally lightweight despite its substantial look, so the necklace wears comfortably even at this scale.

Will mine look exactly like the photo?

Close, not identical. Each slice is hand-carved and hand-dyed, so slight differences in shape and shading are normal.

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