FAIR TRADE • NON PROFIT • SUSTAINABLE Hand Carved Tagua

Hand Carved Tagua Seeds Since 1992
FAIR TRADE • NON PROFIT • SUSTAINABLE
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Welcome to Pro Pueblo Fair-Trade
Pro Pueblo is a non-profit foundation and a member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO).
OUR MISSION is to create sustainable income opportunities, alleviate poverty, improve livelihoods and
promote environmental stewardship in South American communities.
SUSTAINABLE LOCAL MATERIALS are used as a direct result of our commitment to nature, thus reducing
pressure on the unique and endangered habitat of the surrounding dry tropical forests. Hundreds of high quality
products are handcrafted from natural materials like tagua (vegetable ivory), ceramic, bamboo, balsa wood, and
ibers such as abaca, banana husk, sisal, and toquilla (the material used for making Panama hats), all of which are
indigenous to Ecuador.
HIGH QUALITY WORKMANSHIP is required for the complex and time-consuming task of hand-carving
ornaments, igurines and other objects that demand years of experience on the part of the artisan.
FAIR TRADE principles are strictly followed according to WFTO guidelines in our relationships with the artisans.
As a NON-PROFIT, all proceeds go back to support the operation of approximately 350 artisans and their
families. Pro Pueblo provides assistance in many areas such as marketing, training, financing micro-loans
for tools, quality improvement and social development programs in their communities.
THANK YOU for being a fundamental part of this unique contribution.
To learn more about us, please visit:
www.propueblo.org
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FIGURINES
202303
Owl on Branch
202078
Hummingbird,
four petal lower
202447
Swan in Water
202068
Hummingbird, lower bud
202330
Owl on Base
202610
Penguin
202617
Penguin, horn break
202553
Seagull
202339
Owl on Branch, painted
202256
Eagle
202593
Pelican
202088
Hummingbird on Base
202648
Hen
202639
Rooster
202016
Hummingbird,
sword-billed on base
BIRDS
202346
Round Owl
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ORNAMENTS
202300
Flying Owl
202359
Round Owl
202085
White Hummingbird
202400
Flying Swan
202810
Cardinal
202360
Dove
202670
Duck
202590
Pelican
202824
Raven
202706
Goose
202620
Penguin
202091
Hummingbird, painted
202550
Seagull
202683
Duck in Water
202001
Pintail Hummingbird
BIRDS
202082
Hummingbird
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LAND ANIMALS
FIGURINES
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204580
Elephant with Tusk
204732
Panda
204540
Squirrel
206000
Cat
206026
Rabbit
204700
Zebra
206060
Pig Litter
208000
Palm Tree
206090
Cow
204611
Rhinoceros
204745
Bear
204660
Lion
206040
Horse
204707
Polar Bear
204640
Girafe
204680
Tiger
ORNAMENTS
204643
Girafe
206007
Cat
204587
Elephant
208003
Palm Tree
204590
Sitting Elephant
204731
Sitting Bear
206034
Rabbit
204719
Standing Bear
204769
Gorilla
204748
Grizzly Bear
206097
Cow
204794
Artic Fox
204667
Lion
204683
Tiger
204739
Panda
LAND ANIMALS
204558
Squirrel
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MARINE CREATURES
FIGURINES
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204250
Frog
204336
Hawksbill Turtle
204355
Turtle Family
203558
Dolphin on Wave
204310
Turtle on Veined Base
204307
Turtle on Base
203580
Whale
203190
Fat Fish
204620
Hippopotamus
203661
Sea Otter
203180
Fish
203020
Shark
205041
Seahorse
203570
Humpback Whale
203100
Sailish
203511
Seal
ORNAMENTS
204253
Frog
203194
Fat Fish
203588
Humpback Whale
205058
Seahorse
204627
Hippopotamus
203556
Dolphin
204317
Turtle
203067
Manta Ray
205168
Octopus
203622
Manatee
203169
Goldish
203290
Salmon
205101
Murex
203589
Whale
204367
Land Turtle
MARINE CREATURES
204339
Hawksbill Turtle
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702582
Angel Cut Out Wings #2
702581
Angel Cut Out Wings #1
702615
Angel Bead #5
702584
Angel Cut Out Wings #4
702583
Angel Cut Out Wings #3
702633
Angel Tagua Wings #3
702634
Angel Tagua Wings #4
702601
Angel Fried Wing #1
702621
Angel Carved Body #1
702624
Angel Carved Body #4
702651
Angel Fried Stripes #1
702641
Angel Chontillo Wing #1
702611
Angel Bead #1
702618
Angel Bead #8
702602
Angel Fried Wing #2
ANGELS
702612
Angel Bead #2
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214221
Butterly Brown #21
214226
Butterly Brown #26
214218
Coconut Wings #18
214224
Butterly Brown #24
214228
Butterly Brown #28
214222
Butterly Brown #22
214227
Butterly Brown #27
214229
Butterly Brown #29
214201
Butterly Coconut Wings #1
214212
Butterly Coconut Wings #12
214214
Butterly Coconut Wings #14
214235
Butterly White #35
214237
Butterly White #37
214205
Butterly Coconut Wings #5
214207
Butterly Coconut Wings #7
BUTTERFLIES
214230
Butterly White #30
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CUTIE COLLECTION
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208325
Hedgehog Cutie
208304
Sitting Bird Cutie
208306
Owl Cutie
208311
Putterish Cutie
208317
Laying Fox Cutie
208318
Standing Panda Cutie
208341
Turtle Cutie
208312
Fish Cutie
208316
Sitting Panda Cutie
208324
Fox Cutie
208322
Raccoon Cutie
208331
Dog Cutie
208327
Mouse Cutie
208326
White Hedgehog Cutie
208305
Flying Bird Cutie
208301
Chicken Cutie
702284
Joseph & Mary Standing
702283
Joseph & Mary on a Donkey
702285
Christmas Tree
702270
Carved Tree
702293
Snowman #1
702282
Stocking
702287
Bell
702306
Angel
702272
Star
702294
Snowman #2
702302
Christmas Lights
702408
Nativity, 3-pieces
702406
Nativity, 7-pieces
702403
Nativity, 9-pieces
702400
Nativity, 10-pieces
HOLIDAY
702281
Joseph & Mary in Stable
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CHOOSE YOUR POSE
Crossed Arms
Book
Flute
CHOOSE YOUR COLOR
Natural
Red
Green
ABACA
CHOOSE YOUR SIZE
12”
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10”
8”
6”
5”
3”
503209
Owl
503340
Panda
503200
Hummingbird
503403
Dragonly
503342
Girafe
503421
Horse
503208
Dove
503855
Panda
503707
Owl
503850
Marine Turtle
503752
White Shark
503775
Manatee
503857
Girafe
503703
Toucan
503718
Penguin
NATURE EARRINGS
503320
Marine Turtle
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BRACELET/EARRING DISPLAYS:
DISPLAYS
Pro Pueblo’s bracelet and earring displays are handmade by our Ecuadorian artisans from recycled balsa wood. The bracelet
display is available complimentary with an order of 24 of our tagua bracelets and will display the entire order. The earring
display is available complimentary with an order of 75 pairs of nature earrings and will comfortable display all 75.
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PACKAGING:
All of Pro Pueblo’s products come individually packaged. Most ornaments and all igurines come in handmade, recycled
balsa wood boxes and all jewelry comes in either balsa wood boxes or burlap bags. All of our products are packed with
individual tags that explain Pro Pueblo’s mission as well as the story of the tagua nut. Custom boxes are also available with
your logo on orders of 50 or more.
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TREE:
Pro Pueblo’s display tree is one of our most popular
displays. It is handmade by our Ecuadorian artisans from
recycled balsa wood wrapped in banana iber with leaves
made from recycled paper. The tree beautifully displays
25-30 ornaments and is available complimentary with an
order of 125 ornaments.
DISPLAYS
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PANAMA HATS:
Our Panama Hats are handwoven in Ecuador from ibers of the Toquilla
Palm and are available in a wide selection of styles and colors for men,
women and children. Select styles are lexible enough to be rolled or
folded to it into a suitcase. Your purchase of Pro Pueblo Panama Hats
will help support a school in Salango, Ecuador.
JEWELRY:
OTHER PRODUCTS
All Pro Pueblo jewelry is made from the inest materials: hand-carved
tagua, handwoven toquilla and Swarovski crystals. Most of our jewelry
is available in a variety of colors and sizes.
OTHER PRODUCTS:
Pro Pueblo offers a variety of other products including home goods, games and baskets. Our home goods line includes
napkin rings, candle holders and several dining table items in multiple sizes.
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FIRST POLISH
SECOND POLISH
LAST POLISH
DEEP FRIED, JUST LIKE
“FRENCH FRIES”
TAGUA:
The tagua nut is also known as “vegetable ivory” for it’s similarities to animal ivory in texture, color, and aging processes. The palm
tree that produces the tagua nut grows naturally in the rain forests of South America where it is a sustainable and renewable resource.
The dark brown exterior of the tagua nut is polished to give it a beautiful natural shine. It can also be gently sanded and polished to
produce a marbled pattern just below the surface. Sanding beyond the marble reveals the white core of the nut. This white tagua can
then be fried in oil, resulting in a deeply caramel-colored tagua. Like animal ivory, white tagua turns a warm, antiqued cream color
as it ages.
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450 S. Cemetery St. Unit 101
Norcross, GA 30071
404.909.8176
404.393.7409 (F)
atlanta@propueblo.org
www.propueblo.org
issuu.com/propueblo