Kisii Heart Candleholder
Handcrafted in Kenya
Availability:
Out of stock
SKU 4122350
Kisii Heart Candleholder
Handcrafted in Kenya
Availability:
Out of stock
SKU 4122350
STORY
The beautifully carved and hand-painted Kisii Heart Candleholder will bring a little light to their heart this Valentine's day! Kisii soapstone, found only in Kenya, is a soft stone, easy to carve into many forms. Its satiny finish is achieved through multiple stages of sanding, followed by waxing. In some cases, as with this piece, artisans also apply paint. Patterns vary.
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ABOUT THE ARTISAN
SMOLart Self Help Group
KENYA
Smolart is a self-help organization in the Western Kenyan community of Kisii, near Lake Victoria. As a unique source of kisii soapstone, this area ...
