Hand Carved Soapstone Animal Chess Set - 15

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Hand Carved Soapstone Animal Chess Set - 15" Board - SmolartHand carved from soapstone in Kenya, this chess set features 32 delicate pieces in an animal theme on a 15 inch square board. As each piece is hand carved from natural stone, please allow for some variations in color and design. Meet the Artisans Our Soapstone is carved by the artists of SMOLArt a group of artists who live in the rural village of Tabaka, Kenya, the heart of soapstone crafts. The name, a shortened version of Small, Medium, and Large

In addition to providing a steady market to Tibetan artisans through the Dropenling store

The five flag colors represent the five elements: Blue (earth)

these discs of alternating antique and polished brass are accented with a red tiger eye stone

The coloration is achieved using high heat rather than paints or dyes

Button closure

During recent years daily life for the artisans has become more difficult as exporting from Zimbabwe has become a challenge leading the group to export from South Africa

75 of an inch from brass hooks

what to do with the thousands of plastic bags that could not be composted or recycled locally

Please allow for variances in color as each of these ornaments are unique

The black cotton lining has an internal zip pocket

The coloration on this cuff is achieved with high heat

Intricately carved by Indian artisans from mango wood

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