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Happy Animals Stone Hearts - set of 5

Sale price$36.00
SKU: AK4665-SET5

This lovely set of 5 happy and colorful animal hearts makes for a delightful accent in your space or a lovely expression of your love if you choose to give them as a gift. You can give them all to one person or to five different people. You could even use them paper weights or dinner party favors!

Made by hand in Kissii, Kenya out of soapstone by a group of artisans that work as a team sourcing the stone, carving, polishing and painting each piece. Truly a remarkable organization, each artisan gets fair wages and training along with many benefits that are rare in the area. 

Measurements: 2" 
*Animals are assorted
Artisan: Afrikiko
Made in: Kenya

Material

Soap stone

Dimension

See product description

Product Care Instructions

Wipe clean with dry cloth

Origin

Kisii, Kenya

meet the maker

Soapstone Carvers of Kenya

📍Kisii, Kenya

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In the rolling hills of Kisii, Kenya, artisans have been hand-carving soapstone for generations, transforming this beautifully soft local stone into sculptural objects of remarkable character and craftsmanship. Quarried by hand and shaped using time-honored techniques, each piece celebrates the natural beauty of the stone, with its soft tonal variations and organic finish making every carving entirely unique.

What began as a regional craft has grown into an internationally recognized art form, thanks in part to the vision of a pioneering Kenyan couple who helped bring Kisii soapstone to a global audience. By creating sustainable export opportunities while honoring traditional craftsmanship, they helped transform a local artisanal practice into a thriving source of livelihood for carving communities across the region. Today, these handcrafted pieces continue to support skilled artisans and preserve one of Kenya’s most iconic creative traditions—bringing authentic functional art from Kisii into homes around the world.