Tagua ("tah-gwa"), also called 'ivory nut' or 'vegetable ivory', are primarily the dried seedpod of the Tagua Palm tree (Phytelephas macrocarpa) which grows in tropical rainforests of South America. Artists use this material for making all kinds of decorative items: bracelets, picture frames, letter openers, figurines, and accessories like earrings, necklaces, and bracelets.

We may not be able to find Tagua nuts here, but we can still DIY our own jewelry! Find some cool ideas for jewelry making in the video above.

"Ikat Weaving" is an important part of Ecuadorean heritage. This is a very labor-intensive skill, and requires quite a lot of experience.

Try weaving! Here's a fun wall hanging you can make yourself.