Rainforest Roots Necklace p11253 Inspired by the relaxed practicality

Inspired by the relaxed practicality of a classic artist’s smock

dozens of looks

They’re like the friendship bracelets of our summer camp days

created from a design by a Los Angeles artist

this long strand is far more versatile

Rainforest Roots Necklace p11253 Inspired by the relaxed practicalityThe tagua palm can live for more than a century in the rainforests of South America, where it bears fruit whose seeds harden into a material that looks and feels like elephant ivory. Here, Ecuadorian artisans string vegetable dyed, hand carved tagua nut beads on a long faux leather cord. Handwoven discs of toquilla straw, the same material the classic Panama hat is made from, add textural detail.