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African Soapstone Hand-painted Heart Trinket Dishes-Rainbow Safari Animals-2PC Set
African Soapstone Hand-painted Heart Trinket Dishes-Rainbow Safari Animals-2PC Set
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This set of two beautiful heart dishes is hand-painted with an artistic depiction of the African Maasai Mara. One features the elephant and the other the giraffe under the Acacia tree. The bright rainbow colors speak to the cultural vibrance of Africa. The hand-paintings are detailed and one-of-a-kind.
Each dish is hand-carved from a single piece of Kisii soapstone by Kenya artisans, these soapstone heart bowls make a great trinket dish to brighten up your nightstand, dresser, coffee table, or office desk!
- Each Dish Measures approximately 5 inches.
- Hand-painted.
- Soapstone is a soft, natural mineral from the earth, making it easy to carve into many forms. Handle with care to avoid breakage.
- Each piece has gone through multiple stages of sanding and waxing, giving the soapstone a satiny finish.
- Socially responsible products that empower consumers to purchase according to their values and help alleviate global poverty.
- Fair Trade is an alternative business model that values safe workplaces, fair wages, and community investment for factory employees.
Story Behind the Art:
Each sculpture is artfully hand-carved from a single piece of Kisii soapstone, found only in the hills of southwestern Kenya. Mining the soapstone from surface hills is a labor-intensive process, using little to no machinery. Laborers work with shovels, picks, axes, and machetes to carve out large soapstone chucks, which are then carved into beautiful art.
To Learn More about the artists who create these beautiful, eco-friendly items, click on About the Artisans below.
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About the Artisans
About the Artisans

La esteatita se extrae de grandes pozos en los alrededores de Kiisi, Kenia. La esteatita extraída se entrega luego a talladores que tallan esculturas de piedra natural para el mercado mayorista, cuyo color varía del crema al rosa, al marrón, al amarillo, al negro y hasta un veteado de todos ellos. Una vez tallada, los artesanos alisan los bordes ásperos de la esteatita con papel de lija humedecido en agua y pulen la pieza hasta obtener un alto brillo o pintan motivos africanos en colores brillantes con detalles grabados.




