Global Crafts

Set of 5 Tiny Hippos- Hand-Carved from Soapstone- Assorted Colors- Fair Trade-Kenya

Name: Set of 5 Tiny Hippos- Hand-Carved from Soapstone- Assorted Colors- Fair Trade-Kenya
Brand: Global Crafts
SKU: KSASMHIPPO-5PK
Price: 22.99 USD
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Spruce up tiny spaces with these 5 Hand-Carved Hippos from Western Kenya, each stands 2 inches tall. They're made from sustainably sourced soapstone to add color and quirkiness to your decor.

Colors will vary based on availability, but five unique colors will be provided for each set. Photos represent a variety of colors that may be included.

About the Artisans

Our Soapstone is carved by the artists of SMOLArt a group of artists who live in the rural village of Tabaka, Kenya, the heart of Kenya's soapstone carving region. The name, a shortened version of Small, Medium, and Large Artists, refers to the size of the soapstone products the artisans make, not their stature. Established in 1990, SMOLArt is a member of the WFTO, and as such assures that the artisans are paid a fair price for their work. In addition, the organization support community development by contributing to projects that improve living conditions, education, and health of their members and the village at large.

Soapstone is mined from great pits in the area surrounding Kiisi, Kenya. The mined soapstone is then delivered to carvers who carve sculptures from the natural stone for the wholesale market, the color of which ranges from cream, to pink, to brown, to yellow, to black, to a marbling of all of them. Once carved, the craftspeople smooth rough edges of the soapstone with sandpaper dipped in water and polish the piece to a high gloss or paint African motifs in brilliant colors with etched accents.