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Handcrafted Soapstone Lover's Heart Sculpture in Red Handmade and Fair Trade

Handcrafted Soapstone Lover's Heart Sculpture in Red

Brand: Smolart
Item Number: KSALOV8-R

Regular price $35.95 $28.95 On Sale

  • Only 22 left in stock!

    Estimated Arrival: Between Nov 26 and Dec 05. * ETA for USA only

    Handcarved from soapstone, this unique sculpture represents two lovers in the shape of a heart. Measures 8 inches tall.

    Meet the Artisans

    Metal Artisan in Haiti Our Soapstone is carved by the artists of SMOLArt a group of artists who live in the rural village of Tabaka, Kenya, the heart of soapstone crafts. The name, a shortened version of Small, Medium, and Large Artists, refers to the size of the soapstone products the artisans make, not their stature. Established in 1990, SMOLArt is a member of the WFTO, and as such assures that the artisans are paid a fair price for their work. In addition, the organization support community development by contributing to projects that improve living conditions, education, and health of their members and the village at large.

    Soapstone is mined from great pits in the area surrounding Kiisi, Kenya. The mined soapstone is then delivered to carvers who carve sculptures from the natural stone for the wholesale market, the color of which ranges from cream, to pink, to brown, to yellow, to black, to a marbling of all of them. Once carved, the craftspeople smooth rough edges of the soapstone with sandpaper dipped in water and polish the piece to a high gloss or paint African motifs in brilliant colors with etched accents.


    All of the soapstone products we sell are completely handmade. The tools consist of household items from screwdrivers, hand drills, to switchblades. "Pangas," sword-like tools usually used for cutting down vegetation, are used to cleave the stone in the mines.

    Orders are packed and shipped during business days (Monday to Friday) only. We only ship in United States of America. We ship within 48 hours from Florida or Oregon. Orders placed on the weekend and select holidays are processed on the next business day. Please allow 1 to 2 days for order processing. 

    Shipping rates are below:

    For Domestic US orders we offer the following options based on weight.

    Ground Shipping  under 1.0 lb     $3.20

    Priority Mail     under 1.0 lb     $6.95

    Ground Shipping  1.0 lb - 3.0 lb     $6.30

    Priority Mail     1.0 lb - 3.0 lb     $10.00

    Ground Shipping  3.0 lb - 5.0 lb     $9.20

    Priority Mail or 3 Day UPS   3.0 lb - 5.0 lb     $13.00

    Ground Shipping  5.0 lb – 10.0 lb     $16.00

    Priority Mail or 3 Day UPS    5.0 lb – 10.0 lb     $19.00

    Ground Shipping  10.0 lb – 20.0 lb    $18.50

    Priority Mail or 3 Day UPS     10.0 lb – 20.0 lb     $23.50

     

     

     

     

     

    Handcarved from soapstone, this unique sculpture represents two lovers in the shape of a heart. Measures 8 inches tall.

    Meet the Artisans

    Metal Artisan in Haiti Our Soapstone is carved by the artists of SMOLArt a group of artists who live in the rural village of Tabaka, Kenya, the heart of soapstone crafts. The name, a shortened version of Small, Medium, and Large Artists, refers to the size of the soapstone products the artisans make, not their stature. Established in 1990, SMOLArt is a member of the WFTO, and as such assures that the artisans are paid a fair price for their work. In addition, the organization support community development by contributing to projects that improve living conditions, education, and health of their members and the village at large.

    Soapstone is mined from great pits in the area surrounding Kiisi, Kenya. The mined soapstone is then delivered to carvers who carve sculptures from the natural stone for the wholesale market, the color of which ranges from cream, to pink, to brown, to yellow, to black, to a marbling of all of them. Once carved, the craftspeople smooth rough edges of the soapstone with sandpaper dipped in water and polish the piece to a high gloss or paint African motifs in brilliant colors with etched accents.


    All of the soapstone products we sell are completely handmade. The tools consist of household items from screwdrivers, hand drills, to switchblades. "Pangas," sword-like tools usually used for cutting down vegetation, are used to cleave the stone in the mines.

    Orders are packed and shipped during business days (Monday to Friday) only. We only ship in United States of America. We ship within 48 hours from Florida or Oregon. Orders placed on the weekend and select holidays are processed on the next business day. Please allow 1 to 2 days for order processing. 

    Shipping rates are below:

    For Domestic US orders we offer the following options based on weight.

    Ground Shipping  under 1.0 lb     $3.20

    Priority Mail     under 1.0 lb     $6.95

    Ground Shipping  1.0 lb - 3.0 lb     $6.30

    Priority Mail     1.0 lb - 3.0 lb     $10.00

    Ground Shipping  3.0 lb - 5.0 lb     $9.20

    Priority Mail or 3 Day UPS   3.0 lb - 5.0 lb     $13.00

    Ground Shipping  5.0 lb – 10.0 lb     $16.00

    Priority Mail or 3 Day UPS    5.0 lb – 10.0 lb     $19.00

    Ground Shipping  10.0 lb – 20.0 lb    $18.50

    Priority Mail or 3 Day UPS     10.0 lb – 20.0 lb     $23.50