{"title":"Praying Angel Soapstone Sculpture - Red Finish","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-carved from a single piece of Kisii soapstone by African artisans, this angel sculpture's sleek style is perfect for every decor. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures approximately 4.5-inches tall by 1.5-inches wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-painted in a lustrous red finish with etched design detailing\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\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; line-height: 1.6em; color: rgb(43, 42, 42); font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/4308\/0559\/collections\/a9890afd-2464-4bca-bc0e-334530059e07_009e8833-ef27-40b8-9d8c-8d4d640f69b5.jpg?v=1780624556","url":"https:\/\/mayraandcompany.shop\/collections\/praying-angel-soapstone-sculpture-red-finish.oembed","provider":"Mayra and Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}