{"product_id":"zebra-soapstone-sculptures-set-of-2","title":"Zebra Soapstone Sculptures, Set of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis set of two complementing Zebra sculptures are each hand-carved from a single piece of Kisii soapstone by African artisans, and painted in opposite patterns to created an interconnected balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach measures approximately 2-inches tall by 3-inches wide. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural soapstone finish with black stripes; Painted black finish with natural stripes. \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","brand":"Shore Co. Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48121342263555,"sku":"KSAZEB-K2","price":17.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/phishstonesproducts.myshopify.com\/products\/zebra-soapstone-sculptures-set-of-2","provider":"PhishStones Products","version":"1.0","type":"link"}