{"title":"Soapstone Hippo Bowl, 5 inch - Green","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-carved from a single piece of Kisii soapstone by African artisans, these soapstone hippo bowls make a great trinket dish to brighten up your nightstand, dresser, coffe table or office desk!  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures approximately 5-inches from head to tail. \/li\u0026gt;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-painted.\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\/eb3cf60f-c2bf-4721-98f6-b70cc6519202.jpg?v=1780624238","url":"https:\/\/mayraandcompany.shop\/collections\/soapstone-hippo-bowl-5-inch-green.oembed","provider":"Mayra and Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}