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Valentine's Day Gifts

This Valentine's Day, find a fair trade gift for that special someone. Show them that you care with a unique, handmade gift from Africa. 

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$14.00

Handcrafted by Kenyan artisans from soft soapstone, this heart-shaped keepsake box has a hand-dyed finish. 

Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.

Dimensions: 3"L x 3"W x 1.5"H

Crafted from: Soapstone, non-toxic dye

Made in: Kenya

About the Artisans:

Soapstone is mined in Kisii county in southwestern Kenya. We work with three different artisan groups in and around Nairobi who carve, polish and paint the stone to create beautiful pieces.

$24.00

Featuring porcelain hearts that are formed and fired in a specially built kiln at The Leakey Collection workshop near the Rift Valley, these sweet earrings hang on sterling silver wires. Handcrafted by Maasai artisans, each pair of Follow Your Heart earrings is glazed in a soft turquoise blue, with Zulugrass and sterling silver beads added to match.

Measure 1.75"L x 0.75"W. Due to the handmade nature of this item, slight variation is expected. 

$98.00

Using the lost wax method to cast this calming bronze sculpture, artisans in Burkina Faso celebrate a lovely female figure searching for knowledge in a book.

An amazing value compared to similar bronze sculptures sold in the US, this work of African art adds beauty and meaning to any ledge in your home.

Measures 4"L x 4"W x 7.5"T. Due to the handmade nature of this item, some variation will occur.

$8.00

Carvers in Kenya's western highlands craft this petite round dish from soft soapstone. Artisans in a Nairobi workshop then add a slate blue dyed finish and art deco inspired etched details

Sold singly. Colors may vary slightly.

Dimensions:  3"L x 3"W x 1"H

Crafted from: Soapstone, dye

About the Artisans:

Soapstone is mined in Kisii county in southwestern Kenya. We work with three different artisan groups in and around Nairobi who carve, polish and paint the stone to create beautiful pieces.

$48.00

Carvers in Kenya's western highlands craft this beautiful canister from soft soapstone. Artisans in a Nairobi workshop then add a slate blue dyed finish and art deco inspired etched details.

Sold singly. Liner recommended if vase will be used for fresh flowers. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.

Dimensions: 7"H x 6.5"W x 6.5"D

Crafted from: Soapstone, non-toxic dye

Made in: Kenya

About the Artisans:

Soapstone is mined in Kisii county in southwestern Kenya. We work with three different artisan groups in and around Nairobi who carve, polish and paint the stone to create beautiful pieces.

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