The brown beads are called Injaya and are made from a tree resin. The black beads are made from a palm wood called Tucum. And the white beads are made from seeds of a small palm called Jarinha, also knows as Vegetable Ivory. All these materials are found in the amazonrainforest.  Each purchase helps keep the ancient ancestral Amazonian traditions of craftsmanship alive by supporting the tribe thru fairtrade practices and encourages the younger generation to keep their cultural and heritage alive.