- "Tagua", the Vegetable Ivory -

Tagua is the seed of a palm that grows in the Amazonic rainforest of Ecuador.

The fruit of the palm contains several seeds, different in size and shape, whose jelly like edible core eventually harden to resemble animal ivory.

These seeds are harvested by Indios and then used to manufacture different kind of handcraft objects.

The vegetable ivory does not compromise rainforest habitat. Its use to manufacture objects helps to conserve and protect rare endangered species of animals that have been a source of ivory, as well as providing a sustainable income for forest peoples.


- Various Animals and Carvings -

These small masterpieces are carved manually by native people in co-operation with Padri Salesiani, who put at their disposal a technical workshop to manufacture the Tagua, as well as a commercial structure.





- Cheese Knife -

Conceived and planned by Limo srl, this knife has been manufactured in few pieces by Valtellina’s artisan workshops, using valued blades and specially selected Tagua seeds. A smart and polished idea to enrich the table.



-  Wellbeing Kit -

A massager made of Tagua and Chonta wood and a Loofah vegetable sponge are available in our wellbeing kit.
Loofah scrub action together with Tagua massager relaxing effect using creams or essential oils, provide a salutary treatment to the body.