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Soapstone Tiny Sitting Cats - Assorted Pack of 5 Colors
Soapstone Tiny Sitting Cats - Assorted Pack of 5 Colors
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Carved from soapstone in Western Kenya, this pack of 5 Sitting Cats are colorful and whimsical to brighten up the smallest spaces. Each measures approximately 2 inches tall.
- Colors will vary based on availability and there may be two of one color. Each pack will be different.
- Photos represent a variety of colors that may be included.
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About the Artisans
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 supports community development by contributing to projects that improve the 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 hand carve sculptures from the natural stone for the wholesale market, the color of which ranges from warm cream to pink, to brown, to yellow, to black, to a marbling of all of them. Once carved, the craftspeople smooth the rough edges of the soapstone with sandpaper dipped in water and polish the piece to a high gloss or paint on African motifs in brilliant colors with etched accents.
