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Mud Cloth Natural Soapstone Bowl - 8"

Sale price$30.00 Regular price$56.00
SKU: AK4172-W

These lovely bowls are entirely carved by hand from a single piece of soapstone by talented artisans in Kisii, Kenya. After the carving process they get polished, dyed and decorated with a mud cloth design. They look great together on a tabletop with the other mud cloth bowls in this series, and make a fantastic centerpiece on a coffee table, sideboard or counter.

Measurement: 8" in diameter approximately

Made in: Kenya

*for decorative purposes only, not food safe. 

Material

Soapstone

Dimension

See product description

Product Care Instructions

Wipe clean with a damp cloth

Origin

Kisii, Kenya

Time to make

5 hours

white soapstone bowl made in Kenya
Mud Cloth Natural Soapstone Bowl - 8" Sale price$30.00 Regular price$56.00

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.