Angélica León Design

Smykker

Nov 7

Angélica León makes modern sustainable jewellery designs using exclusively the tagua nut, combined with the innovative use of handicraft techniques.

Hva er grunnen til at du startet med akkurat dette? The tagua nut is the seed from the Tagua Palm, which grows widely in the Amazon rainforest. The seeds are collected after falling naturally from the palm so no damage is caused to the mature tree. Angélica aims to create alternative jewellery designs for those looking for unique and modern pieces, while caring for the environment and without compromising in style and quality. Tagua accessories are produced under a rigorous sustainable process, where the artisans thrive in a healthy environment and are paid fair wages. Only natural and edible dyes are used in the dying process and the colours on the nuts are fixed with a mix of lemons and salt, while any remains are discharged safely.

Hva er det beste med å være sin egen sjef? The best about running my own business is to be able create beautiful designs pushing the limitations of the tagua nut and to maintain the principles and vision I pursue in my design practice while curbing the impact that my work has in the environment before, during and after it has been created. I also get to work directly with artisans and makers, while supporting and learning from each other.