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In this Kenyan wedding sculpture, the smaller loop symbolizes the bride. It is placed under the large loop (the groom) because the husband will be her hunter and protector for the rest of their lives. The two loops stand for the two individuals that have become joined through marriage but are still two individual people.
Give this sculpture to family or close friends as a wedding gift. Keep custom and enclose your own note with this traditional blessing: "May your union last as long as the stone from which this sculpture is carved."
Give this sculpture to family or close friends as a wedding gift. Keep custom and enclose your own note with this traditional blessing: "May your union last as long as the stone from which this sculpture is carved."
HANDCRAFTED IN KENYA
SKU: 4130180
THE MAKERS
Kisac Fair Trade Ltd. is an artisan-based group made up of members, employees and artisans. The group's goals include the following: 1) improve the standard of living of members and participating artisans through the production and sale of soapstone carvings; 2) improve the social, economic and environmental well-being of marginalized communities in the local area through active participation in community-based projects; 3) operate an equitable business that involves the sharing of profits between members, employees and artisans; and 4) promote fair trade and social justice within the community. Throughout its existence, Kisac has generated income for its members, artisans and employees. Ten Thousand Villages began purchasing products from Kisac in 2010.
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