Soapstone
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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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Turtles
$10.00These colorful turtles 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 turtle.
Sold individually.
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Set of 10 Flat Word Hearts, Natural
$35.00Our flat natural word 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.
The words in the set are: Believe, Courage, Dream, Gratitude, Inspire, Love, Namaste, Peace, Serenity, and Wisdom.
Approximately 2 inches. Sold as a set of 10.
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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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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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Sleeping Cats
$10.00These beautiful sleeping cats 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 cat.
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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Bookshelf Cats
$10.00These pouncing and playful cats 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 cat.
Sold individually.
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Tail Up Cats
$10.00These beautiful cats 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 cat. The unique tail design makes these great ring holders.
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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Natural Birds
$10.00These natural birds are a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. They are hand carved out of stone, sanded until smooth, and then polished. Since they 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.
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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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Rectangle Cat Dish
This 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 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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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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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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Set of 10 Tiny Hearts with Patterns
$25.00These colorful tiny 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.
Approximately 1 inch wide. Sold as a set of 10.
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Natural Vases
$12.00 – $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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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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Colorful Birds
$10.00These colorful 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.
