Saturday, March 6, 2010

Rainforest



I drove into San Francisco yesterday to see if I could get some beads to match my gorgeous beads from Doreen. ( BackyardBeads) I found a strand of Tagua Nut beads in many bright colors. Deep in the Amazon Rainforest grows a special tree,the Tagua or Ivory Palm. Tagua nut has been used to make buttons,jewelry and carved objects since the 19th century. I love the colors and how this bracelet turned out.
The necklace is made with vintage seed beads and coral and jade and a tube bead from Doreen.

2 comments:

  1. I love the bracelet with the green and turquoise beads. It's amazing! Where is it from? Is it possible to buy? and if it is can you buy online?

    I once visited a small Tagua workplace in Ecuador.It was amazing to see how they transformes the nuts to the most beautiful jewelry and other objects! I love the idea of botanical ivory!!

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  2. Wow, Pam! Who would ever think my subdued beads would mix with such bright colors? Wonderful creations! Looks like you already have someone who wants one of them!!

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