Soapstone
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Wedding Knots, Black
Price range: $15.00 through $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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Natural Round Bowl, Small
$15.00This natural small round bowl is a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. It is hand carved out of stone and then sanded until smooth. Since the natural 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 bowl. These unique catchalls can be used to hold air plants, change, jewelry, keys, office supplies, or succulents.
Approximately 3.5 inches wide and stands 2.5 inches tall. Sold individually.
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Large Heart Dish, Natural
$15.00This large natural heart dish is a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. It is hand carved out of stone, sanded until smooth, and then polished. Since this dish 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 dish. This unique catchall can be used to hold air plants, change, jewelry, keys, or office supplies.
Sold individually.
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Heart Dish, Black
$15.00This black heart dish is a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. It is hand carved out of stone, sanded, and dyed black, all using simple hand tools. This unique catchall can be used to hold air plants, change, jewelry, keys, or office supplies. For decorative use only; getting them wet could damage the dye.
Sold individually.
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Ceramic Bowl
$16.00These ceramic bowls are fair trade products handmade in the West Bank. Each bowl is approximately 3.5 inches wide. Sold individually.
Saleem and his late wife started their ceramic business decades ago. Each of his five sons (he has no daughters) is specialized in a different aspect in the art of ceramics. Due to the volatile political situation, they can no longer count on the local market. They depend on foreign buyers. When they receive large orders, they work with other individuals and households, many of whom they trained themselves in their homes. In this manner, they are able to support the livelihood of about 150 people.
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Natural Llama
$17.50This llama is a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. It is hand carved out of stone and then sanded until smooth. Since this llama 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.
Sold individually.
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Hand Dish
$18.00This charming dish is a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. It was hand carved out of stone, sanded until smooth, and then polished. Since this dish 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 dish. This unique catchall can be used to hold air plants, change, jewelry, keys, or office supplies.
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Rectangle Cat Dish
$18.00This colorful rectangular dish is a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. It is hand carved out of stone, sanded until smooth, and dyed. Then an artisan uses a knife to etch the cat patterns into each dish. This unique catchall can be used to hold change, jewelry, keys, or office supplies. For decorative use only; getting them wet could damage the dye.
Approximately 7 x 3.5 inches.
Sold individually.
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Cat and Mouse, Natural
$18.00The cat and mouse set is a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. It is hand carved out of stone, sanded until smooth, and polished. Since this set shows the natural colors of the stone, some color variations should be expected. One can often see shades of cream, gray, pink, and brown.
The cat is approximately 6 inches tall. The mouse is approximately 2 inches tall.
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Cat and Mouse, Black
$18.00The cat and mouse set is a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. It is hand carved out of stone, sanded until smooth, and dyed black. Then an artisan uses a knife to etch the dots into each piece.
The cat is approximately 6 inches tall. The mouse is approximately 2 inches tall.
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Natural Square Planter
$18.00This natural square planter is a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. It is hand carved out of stone and then sanded until smooth. Since the natural 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. This planter comes with a small drainage hole and can be ordered with or without the natural square tray base. They are best for air plants, succulents, faux plants, or to hold pens and other office supplies.
Sold individually. Planter is approximately 4 x 4 x 4 inches.
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Natural Large Square Dish
$18.00This large natural square dish is a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. It is hand carved out of stone and then sanded until smooth. Since the natural dish shows the natural colors of the stone, some color variations should be expected. One can often see shades of cream, gray, pink, and brown. This unique catchall can be used to hold air plants, change, jewelry, keys, or office supplies. This dish also works well as a base tray for our natural square planter.
Sold individually.
Square dish is approximately 5.25 x 5.25 x 0.625 inches.
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Natural Rectangle Dish
$18.00This natural rectangular dish is a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. It is hand carved out of stone, sanded until smooth, and then polished. Since this dish 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 dish. This unique catchall can be used to hold air plants, change, jewelry, keys, office supplies, or succulent planters.
Sold individually. Dish is approximately 7 x 3.5 x 0.5 inches.
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Natural Heart Box
$18.00This natural heart box is a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. It was hand carved out of stone, sanded until smooth, and then polished. Since this box 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 dish. This unique catchall can be used to hold air plants, change, jewelry, keys, or office supplies.
Sold individually.
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Square Animal Boxes
$19.00These colorful square boxes 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 designs into each box. These unique catchalls can be used to hold change, jewelry, keys, or office supplies. For decorative use only; getting them wet could damage the dye.
The newly revised designs are approximately 3 inches wide. The 4 inch cat and elephant designs are still available. Sold individually.
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Black Stem Vase
$19.90This black stem vase is a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. It is hand carved out of stone, sanded until smooth, dyed black, and then polished. For decorative use only with dried flowers or botanicals; not intended to hold water. Getting it wet could damage the dye.
The vase stands 5.25 inches tall and is 3 inches wide close to the base.
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Natural Stem Vase
$19.90This natural stem vase is a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. It is hand carved out of stone and then sanded until smooth. Since the vase 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 bowl. For decorative use only with dried flowers or botanicals; not intended to hold water.
The vase stands 5.25 inches tall and is 3 inches wide close to the base.
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Small Natural Pumpkin
$22.00This beautiful natural pumpkin is a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. It is hand carved out of stone, sanded until smooth, and then polished. Since it 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 pumpkin stands 3 inches tall and 3.25 inches wide. Sold Individually.
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Standing Words, Colorful
$24.00These colorful standing words are a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. Each word is hand carved out of stone, sanded, and dyed, all using simple hand tools. They are wide enough to stand on a shelf.
Sold individually.
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Standing Words, Natural
$24.00These beautiful natural standing words are a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. Each word is hand carved out of stone, sanded until smooth, and then polished, using only simple hand tools. 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. They are wide enough to stand on a shelf.
Sold individually.
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Set of 6 Natural Hearts
$24.00These natural hearts are a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. They are hand carved out of stone, sanded until smooth, and then polished. 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.
Sold as a set of 6.
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Set of 6 Red Hearts
$24.00Our plain red hearts are a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. They are hand carved out of stone, sanded, and dyed, all using simple hand tools.
Approximately 1.5 inches wide. Sold as a set of 6.
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Set of 6 Word Hearts
$24.00This set of 6 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. This set contains different words than the k24071w-12 set, so you can buy both sets to get 18 different words. When you buy this set you will get 6 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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Word Hearts Sold by Word, Sets of 6
$24.00These colorful etched word hearts 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. Each word comes as a set of 6 of the same word and the same color (for example, if you order a set of ‘Believe’ hearts, you will get 6 red hearts that all say ‘Believe’).
Approximately 1.5 inches wide.
