Soapstone
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Set of 12 Word Hearts
$48.00Our best selling set of 12 word hearts is a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. They are hand carved out of stone, sanded, dyed, and then etched, all using simple hand tools. This set offers a variety of words and colors for your heart basket. When you buy this set, you will get 12 different words in the shown colors. If you would like to choose your own words, please visit the k24098word page to place a customized order.
Approximately 1.5 inches wide.
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Kneeling Mary Nativity, Colorful
$45.00This colorful nativity is a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. The pieces were hand carved out of stone, sanded until smooth, then painted, and etched.
Joseph stands approximately 5.5 inches tall.
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3 Piece Colorful Nativity, 6 inches
$45.00This colorful nativity is a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. The pieces were hand carved out of stone, sanded until smooth, then painted, and etched.
Mary and Joseph are approximately 6 inches tall.
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Natural Bookends
$45.00These natural bookends are a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. They are hand carved out of stone and then sanded until smooth. Since the bookends show the natural colors of the stone, some color variations should be expected. One can often see shades of cream, gray, pink, and brown in the design.
Sold as a set of two.
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3 Piece Nativity, Natural
$40.00This natural nativity is a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. The pieces are hand carved out of stone, sanded until smooth, and then polished. Since this nativity shows the natural colors of the stone, some color variations should be expected. One can often see shades of cream, gray, pink, and brown in the design.
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3 Piece Nativity, Colorful
$40.00This colorful nativity is a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. The pieces were hand carved out of stone, sanded until smooth, then painted, and etched.
Mary and Joseph are approximately 4 inches tall.
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Large Heart Paperweight, Plain Red – Set of 3
$36.00Our largest heart is a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. It is hand carved out of stone, sanded, and dyed, all using simple hand tools.
Approximately 3 inches wide. Sold in sets of 3.
(pictured next to the “work in progress” heart for comparison)
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Colorful Rainbow
$35.00This colorful rainbow is a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. The three pieces are hand carved out of stone, sanded until smooth, dyed bright colors, and then polished.
The rainbow stands 6 inches tall and 5 inches wide.
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Black Rainbow
$35.00This beautiful black rainbow sculpture is a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. The three pieces are hand carved out of stone, sanded until smooth, dyed black, and then polished.
The rainbow stands 6 inches tall and 5 inches wide.
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Natural Jug Vases
$25.00 – $35.00These natural jug vases are a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. They are hand carved out of stone and then sanded until smooth. Since these vases show the natural colors of the stone, some color variations should be expected. One can often see shades of cream, gray, pink, and brown in the vases. For decorative use only with dried flowers or botanicals; not intended to hold water.
Sold individually. Both vases are 3 inches wide. The large vase stands 6 inches tall. The medium vase stands 4 inches tall.
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Natural Cylinder Planters
$12.00 – $35.00These natural cylinders are a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. They are hand carved out of stone and then sanded until smooth. Since these show the natural colors of the stone, some color variations should be expected. One can often see shades of cream, gray, pink, and brown in the design. These planters do not have drainage holes. They are best for air plants, plants, succulents, or to hold pens and other kitchen or office supplies. For decorative use only with dried flowers or botanicals; not intended to hold water.
DIY Fresh Flower Hack: Our stone vases are for decoration only and aren’t meant to hold water, but some of our styles can fit a glass votive or a glass test tube that can hold water perfect for those summer blooms or plant propagation cuttings!
Sold individually. The large vase stands 5 inches tall and is 5 inches wide. The medium vase stands 4 inches tall and is 3 inches wide. The small vase stands 3 inches tall and is 3 inches wide.
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Natural Elephant Planter
$35.00This natural elephant planter is a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. It is hand carved out of stone and then sanded until smooth. Since the planter shows the natural colors of the stone, some color variations should be expected. One can often see shades of cream, gray, pink, and brown in the design. This planter does not have a drainage hole. It is best for air plants, succulents, or used to hold other office supplies.
Sold individually. Planter is approximately 5 x 3 x 3.5 inches. The hole is 2 inches in diameter.
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Natural Large Bowl
$35.00This large natural bowl is a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. It is hand carved out of stone, sanded until smooth, and polished. Since this bowl shows the natural colors of the stone, some color variations should be expected. One can often see shades of cream, gray, pink, and brown in the design. This unique catchall can be used to hold our best selling set of 12 word hearts, large air plants, change, jewelry, keys, Mandarin oranges, office supplies, or used as a planter for a large arrangement of succulents.
Sold individually. Bowl is 6 inches in diameter and stands 3.5 inches tall.
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Natural Rainbow
$35.00This beautiful natural rainbow is a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. The three pieces are hand carved out of stone, sanded until smooth, and then polished. Since this piece shows the natural colors of the stone, some color variations should be expected. One can often see shades of cream, gray, pink, and brown in the design.
The rainbow stands 6 inches tall and 5 inches wide.
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Angel Ornaments, Colorful – Set of 3
$30.00These colorful ornaments are a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. They are hand carved out of stone, sanded until smooth, and dyed. Then an artisan uses a knife to etch the patterns into each ornament.
Sold as sets of the same color. They do not come strung.
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Set of 6 Tiny Turtles
$30.00Our smallest turtles, sold in sets of 6 different colors, are a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. They are hand carved out of stone, sanded, dyed, and then etched, all using simple hand tools.
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Set of 6 Tiny Cats
$30.00Our smallest cats, sold in sets of 6 different colors, are a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. They are hand carved out of stone, sanded, dyed, and then etched, all using simple hand tools.
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Set of 6 Tiny Giraffes
$30.00Our smallest giraffes, sold in sets of 6 different colors, are a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. They are hand carved out of stone, sanded, dyed, and then etched, all using simple hand tools.
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Set of 6 Tiny Elephants
$30.00Our smallest elephants, sold in sets of 6 different colors, are a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. They are hand carved out of stone, sanded, dyed, and then etched, all using simple hand tools.
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Natural Bottle Vases
$19.90 – $28.00These natural bottle vases are a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. They are hand carved out of stone and then sanded until smooth. Since these vases show the natural colors of the stone, some color variations should be expected. One can often see shades of cream, gray, pink, and brown in the vases. For decorative use only with dried flowers or botanicals; not intended to hold water.
DIY Fresh Flower Hack: Our stone vases are for decoration only and aren’t meant to hold water, but some of our styles can fit a glass votive or a glass test tube that can hold water perfect for those summer blooms or plant propagation cuttings!
Sold individually. Both vases are 3 inches wide. The large vase stands 7 inches tall. The small vase stands 5 inches tall.
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Wedding Knots, Black
$15.00 – $28.00The wedding knot is a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. It is hand carved out of one piece of soapstone, sanded until smooth, polished, and then dyed black.
The two loops of the wedding knot stand for a couple that has become joined through marriage, but remain two individual people. The sculpture is given to a couple on their wedding day with a blessing:
“May the union last as long as the stone from which the sculpture is carved.”
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Standing Angels
$28.00These colorful angels are a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. They are hand carved out of stone, sanded until smooth, and dyed. Then an artisan uses a knife to etch the patterns into each angel.
Sold in sets of 3 of the same color.
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Wedding Knot, Natural Stone
$15.00 – $28.00The wedding knot is a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. It is hand carved out of one piece of soapstone, sanded until smooth, and then polished. Since this product shows the natural colors of the stone, some color variations should be expected. One can often see shades of cream, gray, pink, and brown in the design.
The two loops of the wedding knot stand for a couple that has become joined through marriage, but remain two individual people. The sculpture is given to a couple on their wedding day with a blessing:
“May the union last as long as the stone from which the sculpture is carved.”
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Natural Candleholder Vases
$18.00 – $25.00These natural candleholder vases are a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. They are hand carved out of stone and then sanded until smooth. These feature an inner ledge to hold standard taper candles (the opening is approximately ⅞ inches wide). If the taper candle fit is too snug, try trimming up to 1 inch off the bottom of the candle for a better fit. These are also designed to hold dried flowers or botanicals as the center hole drops down within 1 inch of the base. For decorative use only with dried flowers or botanicals; not intended to hold water.
Since these vases show the natural colors of the stone, some color variations should be expected. One can often see shades of cream, gray, pink, and brown in the vases.
Sold individually. All vases are approximately 2 inches wide. The large vase stands 6.5 inches tall. The small vase stands 5 inches tall.