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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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Angel Ornaments, Natural
$28.00These natural angel ornaments 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.
Sold in sets of three. They do not come strung.
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Standing Angels, Natural
$28.00These natural angels are a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. They are hand carved out of stone, sanded until smooth, and then polished. Since these pieces 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.
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Wedding Knot, Natural Stone
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, 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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Ceramic Mug
$26.00These ceramic mugs are fair trade products handmade in the West Bank. Each mug is approximately 4 inches tall. 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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Ceramic Heart Dish
$26.00These ceramic dishes are fair trade products handmade in the West Bank. Each dish is approximately 5 x 5.5 x 1.25 inches. 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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Large Heart Dish, Olive Wood
$25.00This large olive wood heart dish is a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. It is hand carved out of olive wood and then sanded. The heart dish is sold dry. It is recommended that the dish is treated with a beeswax and mineral oil blend to enhance the color and finish of the olive wood. This unique catchall can be used to hold change, jewelry, keys, or office supplies.
Approximately 5.75 x 6 x 1.5 inches
Sold individually.
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Set of 5 Charms
$25.00These fair trade brass charms attach to our round or oval necklaces. May also be used to make your own jewelry, as a keychain, or a zipper pull.
Sold in sets of 5 of the same phrase. Each charm is approximately 0.5 inches tall. The length is determined by the length of the phrase.
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Large Word Heart Paperweights – Set of 3
$25.00Our largest hearts 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 into each heart.
Approximately 3 inches wide. Sold in sets of 3.
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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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Ceramic Plate
$24.00These ceramic dishes are fair trade products handmade in the West Bank. Each dish is approximately 6.25 inches. 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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Set of 6 You Rock Hearts Natural Stone
$24.00These hearts are a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. They are hand carved out of stone, sanded, and then etched, all using simple hand tools. When you purchase this product, you will get 6 natural hearts that all say ‘You Rock’ on both sides.
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.
Approximately 1.5 inches wide.
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Set of 6 You Rock Hearts Colorful
$24.00These 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. When you purchase this product, you will get 6 multi-colored hearts (in the colors shown) that all say ‘You Rock’ on both sides.
Approximately 1.5 inches wide.
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Set of 6 Natural Eggs
$24.00These natural eggs 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. Approximately 1.5 x 2.5 inches.
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Set of 6 Colorful Etched Eggs
$24.00These colorful etched eggs 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. When you purchase this product, you will get 6 multi-colored eggs (in the colors shown).
Approximately 2.5 x 1.5 inches.
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Set of 6 Pride Hearts
$24.00These pride 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. When you purchase this product, you will get 6 multi-colored hearts (in the colors shown) that all say ‘Pride’ on both sides.
Approximately 1.5 inches wide.
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Set of 6 Work in Progress Hearts
$24.00Our ‘Work in Progress’ hearts encourage you to embrace the process of being a work in progress. It’s a commitment, not an excuse:
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.”
−Maya AngelouThese fair trade natural stone hearts are hand carved with a machete by artisans in Kenya. 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 hearts.
Sold as a set of 6.
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Set of 6 Love You/Mom Hearts
$24.00Show your mom how much you care with these reversible hearts. These special 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. When you purchase this product, you will get 6 multi-colored hearts (in the colors shown) that all say ‘Love You’ on one side and ‘Mom’ on the reverse side.
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.
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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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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 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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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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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.
