Garuda
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| Fair Trade Soapstone Gifts |
| Hand carved fair trade
soapstone incense holders, lidded boxes and star magnets from India and Africa |
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| Fair Trade Round Soapstone Box with Brass | |||
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Hand carved by artisans from the Kisii tribe. Soapstone from the Tabaka Hills of Western Kenya is carved with a small knife and polished with wet sand. The lid on this striking box is decorated with a wax pattern, with beads and brass on top. Makes an ideal paperweight with a purpose -- organize your desk and keep small items handy. Wherever you keep this box, you’ll enjoy it’s simple beauty. | ||
| 4 x 2¼" |
$14.00 |
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| Fair Trade Soapstone Box with Feather Design | |||
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Another work of art by artisans from the Kisii tribe. A small box with presence that transports you to an African savanna with it’s zebra stripes and feather design. Keep this by your favorite sitting spot for a little armchair travel. Who knows what you’ll discover? At the very least, what you put in the box. | ||
| 2 x3 x 1½" |
$10.00 |
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| Fair Trade Soapstone Mudfish Coaster Set | |||
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Able to breath out of water, and attributed with mythical powers, the mudfish has been an icon of wealth and divine power in Africa. It's ability to move across land and water symbolized the mudfish's power to move between two realms -- life and death, earthly and spiritual, thus becoming a symbol of the king's divinity. Heady thoughts to contemplate while this set of six soapstone coasters keeps your cups and glasses from making their mark elsewhere. Hand carved by artisans in Kisii Town, Kenya and painted by artisans from tribes throughout Kenya working together in Nairobi. | ||
| Coaster: 3.25", Holder:4 x 2½" |
$28.00 |
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Fair Trade Soapstone Incense Holder | ||
| The design for this fair trade hand carved incense holder was inspired by the Taj Mahal - located near the fair trade cooperative of artisans in Agra, India who made them. | |||
| 3" diameter |
$8.00 |
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Fair Trade Faerie Jar | ||
| Charming fair trade soapstone lidded jar for tiny treasures, faerie dust, wishes, or your own special magic. Hand carved in India. | |||
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2x1¾" |
$7.50 |
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| Fair Trade Soapstone Star Magnets | |||
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Colorful soapstone stars are hand carved by artisans from the Kisii tribe. Soapstone from the Tabaka Hills of Western Kenya is carved with a small knife and polished with wet sand. The stars are then hand painted with dyes and the result is stellar. Reach for the stars and add a little color to your life (or your refrigerator). Color set of two magnets, one polka dot and one circle design. Clockwise, choose from Turquoise, Pink Ruby, Gold, Slate, Bronze, or Amethyst and start your own fair trade galaxy. | ||
| 2 x ¼" |
$7.75 |
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| Fair Trade Lidded Dome Box | |||
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Beautiful hand carved soapstone container from Agra, India with Dome Lid. We've added Spiral Paper Clips to help keep you organized while reminding you of the inter-connectedness of the universe. Clips may be gold or silver colored. | ||
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2¼x1½" |
$10.00 |
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Fair Trade Soapstone Boxes with Gem Inlay Border | |
| Square and round fair trade soapstone boxes with a soothing green and blue color-block outline of semi-precious stones on the lid. The square box measures 2 x 1 5/8”. The round box measures 2 5/8” round and 1 3/16” tall. Handmade in Agra, India. Sold individually. | ||
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$10.00 |
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Fair Trade Soapstone Flower Box |
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| This hand carved miniature box holds many tiny treasures, or can be used as a paperweight. Unique ‘seamless’ lid adds to its beauty. Fair trade from Agra, India. | |||
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2x1" |
$8.00 |
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