{"title":"Elephant Soapstone Tea Light - Black Finish with Etch Design","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-carved from a single piece of Kisii soapstone by African artisans, this elephant tea-light holder is a fun way to add a global touch to your home, office or outdoor space. Elephants are a symbol of strength, and a reminder of support for anyone facing a long, hard journey - for yourself, or your tribe of family or friends. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures approximately 2.5-inches tall by 4-inches long by 1.75-inches wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-painted in a lustrous black finish with etched design detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds a standard size 1.5-inch tealight, votive candle, or get creative with a small succulent or crystals (not supplied). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoapstone is a soft, natural mineral from the earth, making it easy to carve into many forms. Handle with care to avoid breakage. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach piece has gone through multiple stages of sanding and waxing, giving the soapstone a satiny finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocially responsible products that empower consumers to purchase according to their values and help alleviate global poverty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFair Trade is an alternative business model that values safe workplaces, fair wages and community investment for factory employees. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStory Behind the Art:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach sculpture is artfully hand-carved from a single piece of Kisii soapstone, found only in the hills of southwestern Kenya. Mining the soapstone from surface hills is a labor-intensive process, using little to no machinery. Laborers works with shovels, picks, axes and machetes to carve out large soapstone chucks, which are then carved into beautiful art. ​\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/4308\/0559\/collections\/48825359-dca5-4584-b7f0-7a66b7e162ab_0a37e9a3-2a4b-48c3-8559-8742390a3a30.jpg?v=1780624554","url":"https:\/\/mayraandcompany.shop\/collections\/elephant-soapstone-tea-light-black-finish-with-etch-design.oembed","provider":"Mayra and Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}