Tagua, also called vegetable ivory, is the nut of the Tagua Palm tree that grows in the tropical rainforests of Ecuador, Colombia and Peru. Each tree produces bushels of nuts that are gathered and dried, without harm to the rainforest. This natural plant product replaces animal ivory and provides families with a sustainable cash income.
 Once dried, the nuts are purchased by artisans who cut and carve them into various shapes. Sometimes they are dyed in the many colors you see in our key chains. Some are left in their natural creamy white color, and the brown seed coat is used as part of the design.