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Natural Vases
Price range: $12.00 through $18.00These natural vases are a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. They are hand carved out of stone and then sanded until smooth. The medium vase features an etched flower design. The large and small vases are smooth. In the picture with the white flowers, the medium vase is on the left, the large is in the middle, and the small is on the right.
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.
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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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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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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 Christmas Trees
Price range: $10.00 through $16.00These natural Christmas trees 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.
Sold individually. The largest tree is approximately 8.5 inches tall, the middle tree is about 6.75 inches, and the smallest is about 5.25 inches tall.
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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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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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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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Heart Couples
$15.00These heart couples are a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. They are hand carved out of stone, sanded until smooth, and then polished. Since the natural heart couple 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 other two designs were dyed bold colors.
Sold individually.
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Heart Dish, Plain Red
$15.00This red heart dish is a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. It is hand carved out of stone, sanded, and dyed, all using simple hand tools. 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.
Sold individually.
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Heart Dish, Natural
$15.00This 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 change, jewelry, keys, or office supplies.
Sold individually.
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Square Bird Dishes
$15.00These colorful square dishes 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 dish. 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.
Approximately 4 inches wide. Sold individually.
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Word Heart Dishes
$15.00These colorful heart dishes 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 words or phrases into each dish. 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.
Approximately 4 inches wide. Sold individually.
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Square Animal Dishes
$15.00These colorful square dishes 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 dish. 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.
Approximately 4 inches wide. Sold individually.
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Cat Head Bowls
$15.00These charming cat bowls are a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. They are 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 change, jewelry, keys, or office supplies. For decorative use only; getting them wet could damage the black dye.
Sold individually.
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Set of 4 Etched Hearts
$15.00These colorful 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.
Sold as a set of 4 in purple, red, pink, and aqua.
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Pattern Heart Dishes
$15.00These heart dishes 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 designs into each dish. 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.
Sold individually.
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Two Pattern Bowls
$15.00These colorful round bowls 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 the inside and outside of each bowl. 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.
Approximately 3.5 inches wide. Sold individually.
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Natural Cat Dish
$12.00This natural cat tray 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. These unique catchalls can be used to hold air plants, change, jewelry, keys, office supplies, or stone hearts.
Sold individually.
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Cat Dish
$12.00These colorful cat dishes 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 dish. These unique catchalls can be used to hold air plants, change, jewelry, keys, office supplies, or stone hearts. For decorative use only; getting them wet could damage the dye.
Sold individually.
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Set of 3 Red Hearts
$12.00These colorful 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.
Sold as a set of 3.
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Etched Black Ring Holder Cat
$10.00This beautiful etched black ring holder cat 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 patterns into each cat. The unique tail design makes these great ring holders.
Sold individually.
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Etched Black Bookshelf Cat
$10.00This pouncing and playful cat 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 patterns into each cat. The unique tail design makes these great ring holders.
Approximately 4 inches long and 2.5 inches tall.
Sold individually.
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Etched Black Birds
$10.00These black birds 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 bird.
Sold individually.
