Tagua Seed
Used to make some of Emilime's buttons, the tagua seed comes from the ivory palm grown in Ecuador. Tagua is known for its durability and scratch-resistance, and is used as a substitute for ivory. The seeds grow in huge clusters and are collected off the ground. After the tagua seeds are delivered to the button factory, they are then cut by machines. The cut buttons are colored with natural dyes, and the Emilime logo is burned in with a laser. Emilime visited our suppliers and got to see the entire process of Emilime buttons being made. We are huge fans of tagua and expect to use it a lot more in upcoming designs.
