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Kisii Stone
Kisii stone is mined in Western Kenya in a small village called Kisii. Soapstone varies in colour from Rose to White and is hand carved by the expert Kenya carver into sculptures, tableware, animals and much more.

Soapstone can be dyed and etched by hand or left in its natural colour. Traditionally clear wax is applied to each soapstone item to bring out a lustrous finish. 

Note : As all products are hand made sizes and colour may differ slightly. 

Harambee

This sculpture symbolizes unity, love of a family, or people pulling together. It also portrays the importance of team work, working together to accomplish a goal, be it building a hut or building one's country.

This art piece is an ideal gift for a family or institution

Mother or Father with Child

The sculpture symbolizes the everlasting bond between parents and the child. In the African context family ties are closely and strongly woven with a lot of respect for the parents by the child.

Mother or Father with Twins (Mamatoto)

Sometimes twins are born and this item symbolizes the strong bond between the children and parents. It also symbolizes the strong bond between the twins born together which becomes very strong as they grow up. 

 This is an ideal gift for parents.

Love Hope & Unity Knot

This is an ingenuous art piece with no end or beginning.

 It symbolizes everlasting hope, love and unity in life. 

In life it's important at times to pause and think. This sculpture symbolizes a person in deep thought of which course of action in life to take. 

Standing Lovers (Mapenzi)

The art piece symbolizes commitment to one another at all times. 

It's an ideal gift for people in love, married couples, or as a wedding gift.

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