ABOUT THE OWNER

Thank you for visiting my store. My name is Alejandra and I am the owner of GalapagosTagua, I am currently located in beautiful Florida, but I am originally from Ecuador.

GalapagosTagua was born by the love to my home country, mixed with my entrepreneurial spirit, and my need to help artisans from Ecuador, to continue with a tradition that comes from generations, while receiving the means to achieve a dignified livelihood.

It was towards the end of 2016 that GalapagosTagua started business on Etsy – please check our 5 star rating – and thanks to the support of all of our dear customers, we have been growing and have expanded into our own online store.

ABOUT TAGUA NUT

Tagua nut, also known as corozo, is a seed from a palm tree, that mainly grows in the northern part of South America (Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela).

Tagua similarity with elephant ivory has made it become known as “Vegetable Ivory”. Exposed to the tropical sun, the seeds dry out within 1 to 3 months, depending on their content of water. Once they have dried, they are manually peeled, sliced, carved into several shapes, depending its use. Tagua has a natural white color, and to dye it only natural ingredients are used, then it’s polish until it reaches its characteristic shine.

A lot of beautiful items are created with Tagua, like buttons, jewelry, chess pieces, piano keyboards, umbrella handles, among others.

Welcome to our shop, we hope you get delighted with the unique, beautiful jewelry we offer … Proudly from Ecuador and Colombia, to the world!

ABOUT OUR JEWELRY

Our handmade statement jewelry is made 100% from artisans in Ecuador and Colombia and your purchase supports them, their families and communities.

Alejandra personally works one on one with these Artisans. If you have any suggestions please do not hesitate to contact us. Please visit our store, and help us make a positive impact in the life of our artisans and their families.

OUR COMMITMENT TO FAIR TRADE PRACTICES

From production to purchase, Fair Trade is a model of sustainable, ethical trade that puts people and planet first.  It’s the easiest way to do the most good, every day.

We believe that everyone wants to do what’s right – for their families, fellow global citizens, and the planet. That’s why we’re committed to making the right choices the most obvious ones. Based on the simple idea that the products we buy and sell are connected to the livelihoods of others, Fair Trade is a way to make a conscious choice for a better world. A choice for Fair Trade Certified™ goods is a choice to support responsible companies, empower farmers and workers, and protect the environment. In other words, it’s a world-changing way of doing business.

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP 

Environmental practices have long-term impacts on the livelihoods of producers, communities, and the planet. Our standards work to keep the planet healthy for generations to come by prohibiting the most harmful chemicals and taking measures to protect natural resources.