Colorful Tiny Soapstone Dogs – Set of 5
Colorful Tiny Soapstone Dogs – Set of 5
Man’s best friend. Carved from soapstone in Western Kenya, this pack of 5 Dogs is colorful and whimsical to brighten up the smallest spaces for Dog Lovers. Each measures approximately 2 inches tall.
- Colors will vary based on availability, but five unique colors will be provided for each set. Photos represent a variety of colors and designs that may be included.
Remember FREE SHIPPING within the continental USA.
100% of the profits from sales supports the work of Expanding Opportunities, a 501(c)3 and a registered NGO.
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Man’s best friend. Carved from soapstone in Western Kenya, this pack of 5 Dogs is colorful and whimsical to brighten up the smallest spaces for Dog Lovers. Each measures approximately 2 inches tall.
- Colors will vary based on availability, but five unique colors will be provided for each set. Photos represent a variety of colorsand designs that may be included.
Remember FREE SHIPPING within the continental USA.
100% of the profits from sales supports the work of Expanding Opportunities, a 501(c)3 and a registered NGO.
Soapstone is mined from quarries in the area surrounding Kisii, Kenya. The mined soapstone is then delivered to carvers who carve sculptures from the natural stone for the wholesale market, the color of which ranges from cream, to pink, to brown, to yellow, to black, to a marbling of all of them. Once carved, finish craftspeople smooth rough edges of the soapstone with sandpaper dipped in water, dye, paint or leave natural then polish the piece to a high sheen.
These small Hippos are each individually carved and painted and therefore vary slightly from the product image.
Meet The Artists: SMOLART
Our Soapstone is carved by the artists of SMOLArt a group of artists who live in the rural village of Tabaka, Kenya, the heart of soapstone crafts. The name, a shortened version of Small, Medium, and Large Artists, refers to the size of the soapstone products the artisans make, not their stature. Established in 1990, SMOLArt is a member of the WFTO, and as such assures that the artisans are paid a fair price for their work. In addition, the organization supports community development by contributing to projects that improve living conditions, education, and health of their members and the village at large.
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Aina Moja is Kiswahili for "one of a kind". Each item is uniquely hand-made by African artists and therefore, one of a kind. Due to the fact that each item is handmade, actual item may vary slightly from product image.
Aina Moja products are sold at art and craft fairs throughout the summer and fall as well as in the Aina Moja shop in Belfast, Maine.
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