| Item Code: | kenya |
| Estimated Available: | In stock (5) |
Hand-carved from a single piece of Kisii soapstone by African artisans, these soapstone heart bowls make a great trinket dish to brighten up your nightstand, dresser, coffetable or office desk! Soapstone is a soft stone, making it easy to carve into many forms. Handle with care to avoid breakage.
SMOLArt helps carvers living in western Kenya (Kiisi). Soapstone is mined from great pits in the area surrounding Kiisi, Kenya. The mined soapstone is then delivered to the carves who carve sculptures from the natural stone. Once carved, the crafts people smooth the rough edges of the soapstone with sandpaper dipped in water and polish the piece with a high gloss or paint African motifs in brilliant colours with etched accents.
Dimensions
Width: 5”
Because this item is handcrafted from natural stone, colours and patterns may vary. Each piece is completely unique and might not exactly match the photo.
