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 is home to many artisans who make their living through carving. Smolart seeks to improve the lives of member carvers through marketing and logistical supports. Smolart works with 200 producer members, each of whom is a stakeholder. Each member works with several home-based artisans, for a total of some 1,000 carvers, thus creating job opportunities while also allowing artisans to be closer to their families.The group's mission goes beyond providing a fair wage to artisans; they seek to eradicate poverty among their members, promote fair trade, oppose discrimination, to support community efforts and to manage resources sustainably. Ten Thousand Villages has purchased products from Smolart since 2008.
SMOLart Self Help Group
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Kisii Egg Box (Aqua)
SKU: 4122000
Handcrafted in KenyaAn eggcellent place for a small Easter gift! The Kisii Egg Box is hand-carved by artisans working with SMOLart Self Help Group, our fair trade part...
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Kisii Egg Box (Pink)
SKU: 4122010
Handcrafted in KenyaAn eggcellent place for a small Easter gift! The Kisii Egg Box is hand-carved by artisans working with SMOLart Self Help Group, our fair trade part...
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Kisii Heart Candleholder
SKU: 4122350
Handcrafted in KenyaThe beautifully carved and hand-painted Kisii Heart Candleholder will bring a little light to their heart this Valentine's day! Kisii soapstone, fo...
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Tree Kisii Ring Dish
SKU: 4122340
Handcrafted in KenyaThe Tree Kisii Ring Dish makes a wonderful gift for a fashionable tree hugger! The SMOLart Self Help group is creating job opportunities for artisa...
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Owl Kisii Ring Dish
SKU: 4122320
Handcrafted in KenyaDon't be unwise. Keep your jewelry safe in the Owl Kisii Ring Dish. The SMOLart Self Help group is creating job opportunities for artisans in rural...
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Elephant Kisii Ring Dish
SKU: 4122330
Handcrafted in KenyaUse the Elephant Kisii Ring Dish and never forget where you put rings again! The SMOLart Self Help group is creating job opportunities for artisans...
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Kisii Easter Egg
SKU: 4122300
Handcrafted in KenyaDyeing eggs is a nice idea, but the end product is not always exactly what we had in mind; let alone something we want to display in our homes. An ...
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Helping Friends Bookends
SKU: 4122290
Handcrafted in KenyaFrom bedtime stories to book clubs, reading really can be about bonding. This pair of bookends celebrates that spirit of togetherness. Native to th...
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Ballroom Statue
SKU: 4122280
Handcrafted in KenyaThis hand-carved kisii stone statue depicts two figures, moving as one, in a moment of graceful dance. Native to Kenya, kisii is a soft soapstone ...
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Strength Heart Paperweight
SKU: 4122170
Handcrafted in KenyaShare a heartfelt sentiment of encouragement in hand-carved kisii stone. Found only in Kenya, kisii is a soft stone that can be carved into gracefu...
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Kisii Heart Dish
SKU: 4122210
Handcrafted in KenyaRed heart dishes painted in an assortment of designs are a wonderful way to display candies or trinkets. Found only in Kenya, kisii is a soft stone...
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Dream Heart Paperweight
SKU: 4122130
Handcrafted in KenyaShare a heartfelt sentiment of encouragement in hand-carved kisii stone. Found only in Kenya, kisii is a soft stone that can be carved into gracefu...
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Smile Heart Paperweight
SKU: 4122120
Handcrafted in KenyaShare a heartfelt sentiment of encouragement in hand-carved kisii stone. Found only in Kenya, kisii is a soft stone that can be carved into gracefu...
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Eternal Love Sculpture
SKU: 4122110
Handcrafted in KenyaAn intricate depiction of a loving embrace, this solid stone statue will last as long as your love. Hand-carved kisii, found only in Kenya, is a so...
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Courage Heart Paperweight
SKU: 4122150
Handcrafted in KenyaShare a heartfelt sentiment of encouragement in hand-carved kisii stone. Found only in Kenya, kisii is a soft stone that can be carved into gracefu...
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Dance Through Life Couple
SKU: 4122060
Handcrafted in KenyaLoving couple dance through life, their embrace forming the shape of a heart. Hand-carved kisii soapstone. Kisii soapstone, found only in Kenya, is...
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Outrageous Hippopotamus
SKU: 4122050
Handcrafted in KenyaOutrageous can be oh-so-fun, like this fat little delightful hippopotamus. Carved dark kisii stone, hand-painted in assorted splashy designs. Kisii...
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