This delightful small bowl is hand-carved of natural soapstone. Great to hold coins, keys, jewelry, more. The perfect gift for the cat lover in your life. Expect slight variations as kisii stone naturally varies in color from white to pinkish brown.
- Handmade in Kenya
- Approximate dimensions: 3 in. diameter X 1.5 in. tall
- Decorative use only; not intended for food use.
Soapstone is mined from great pits in the area surrounding Kiisi, Kenya. The mined soapstone is then delivered to carvers who carve sculptures from the natural stone. Once carved, the craftspeople smooth rough edges of the soapstone with sandpaper dipped in water and polish the piece to a high gloss. With every product you purchase, you are helping these artisans have employment, educational opportunities and medical care.