Thirteen smooth tagua chips (with rind on the edges) that are linked with cotton cord knots. It is 20 inches long from tip to tip (and adjustable for versatility). All the beads used are sustainable, organic, and vegan, pure vegetable ivory (Tagua seeds).
When ripe, tagua seeds are harvested and sun-dried, losing all their moisture to become rock solid resembling ivory in color, texture, and hardness, hence their nickname: “Vegetable Ivory”. At this point the hard seeds can be polished, dyed, cut, and shaped into beautiful beads that become Florama natural jewelry.