Iraca & Tagua Watermelon Necklace

Hand-Woven Iraca 5 Large Fruit Chicon Bead adjustable necklace on faux leather cord Iraca: Iraca (Toquilla palm) is a sustainable Colombian fiber known for its use in Panama hats, bags, and jewelry. In our solar-powered workshop, artisans use ancestral techniques to harvest, naturally dye, and weave these fibers into timeless fair trade pieces. Each piece in our jewelry and accessories collections is fair trade (Belart is a proud member of the Fair Trade Federation, Green America, MSA-Museum Store Association and NEST). They are thoughtfully handcrafted by master artisans, combining sustainable and natural materials like Tagua seeds, Iraca-Toquilla palm fiber, up-cycled wood, clay and upcycled horn with eco-conscious metals and resins. By preserving traditional techniques, providing fair, long-term employment, and development opportunities, we support artisan communities while creating unique, safe pieces that are free of lead, nickel, and cadmium About our Collections: Belart’s fair trade jewelry is handcrafted from sustainable materials like Tagua seeds, Iraca palm fiber, and upcycled wood. As a Fair Trade Federation member, we preserve traditions, support artisans, and ensure our pieces are toxin-free.