Hand-Carved Soapstone Heart w/ Etched Lotus-Teal-S/M/L Sizes-Fair Trade-Haiti

Help the Haitian People by purchasing these beautiful hearts. They are hand-carved by Haitian Artisans who work very hard-carving,  and sanding Kiisi Soapstone to get the perfect designs. Soapstone is found in parts of Haiti where the people wander, searching for the rock surface. These beautiful Lotus-etched hearts come in three sizes; small, medium, and large. We carry 4 other designs in this color (sold separately).

• Small Measures - 1 1/8'' high x 1 1/8'' wide x 1 1/4'' deep
• Medium Measures - 2 3/4'' high x 2 5/8'' wide x 1 1/2'' deep
• Large Measures - 3 3/4'' high x 3 3/8'' wide x 1 1/2'' deep
• Due to the Natural Stone, size and coloring may vary slightly

Handmade in Haiti and fair trade imported.

Haiti is often considered the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere. Haitian artisans live in a country where the political climate and hardships imposed by economic embargos and sanctions in the 1990s have contributed to poverty and accelerated environmental degradation. Health care and education are unobtainable dreams for the impoverished 75-80% majority. The average income is $55. per month. Only 40% of the population has access to potable drinking water and 25% have access to sanitary sewage systems. Infant mortality is over 7%, malnutrition is a common ailment, and almost half of the population is illiterate.

Despite this there is hope. The Artisan Business Network (ABN) empowers Haitians with entrepreneurial tools, design input, and market access. The ABN is making essential improvements, earnings, or artisans, helping them to provide for their families and community well-being through commerce based on Haiti's profound artisanal culture.

To learn more about the Artisan Business Network Community and Fair Trade artisans that make up this network, click on About the Artisans.