Canoa Naturals

Sustainable Organic Materials

Canoa Naturals is an artisan jeweler specializing in natural materials. I source my materials directly from local communities in Otavalo, Ecuador and Tocantins, Brazil. Read on to learn more about my materials and how I turn them into beautiful necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.

Tagua Nut

The Tagua Palm is native to the Amazonian regions of Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Brazil, Panama and Bolivia. The pods are filled with pocket of white creamy fruit that tastes similar to coconut.

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Golden Grass

Golden grass, or capim dourado, is a type of straw-like grass that is naturally a brilliant gold shade.  It grows in Jalapao, Brazil.  

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Açaí Seed

Açaí seeds come from the Açaí Palm (Euterpe oleracea), indigenous to the rainforests of South America. The seeds can be used in their natural color or they can be dyed in various shades.
more about açaí
“Not only do I love these earrings, I love doing business with this shop owner. My beautiful earrings arrived promptly and were wrapped in a lovely, decorated box. I heartily recommend this business and their earth friendly, gorgeous products.”
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Etsy Customer, Tagua Nut Earrings

“This is one of the neatest pieces I have. I love the texture, length, and color. The workmanship is exquisite. The customer service was pampering, I didn’t think I needed it, but I’m so glad you took the time to present it so beautifully. It was truly a gift to myself! Thank you for your professional thoughtfulness.”
Dazzling Dianne

Etsy Customer, Tagua Nut Necklace

“Absolutely looove this necklace. The colour is superb and I received it quite quickly. I only wish that Canoa Naturals was located in Australia – could be dangerous though!!”
Jo

Etsy Customer, Tagua Nut Statement Necklace

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About Us

Sustainable Organic Jewelry

Katie Noboa founded Canoa Naturals in 2008 as a means to provide income to women in a rural Brazilian fishing village. These women created jewelry from, tagua nut, olho de boi, jatoba, pambil, acai seeds and fish scales. In 2016, Katie added tagua nut jewelry made by artisans in Otavalo, Ecuador, as well as capim dourado (golden grass) jewelry crafted by women in Jalapao, Brazil in order to provide income for indigenous artists in Ecuador and Brazil.  After she learned the craft herself, Katie now designs and creates the tagua nut jewelry.