Colorful Soapstone Palm Angels

Hand-carved from a single piece of Kisii soapstone by African artisans, each angel formed into a flowy angel figurine.  The pack of ten includes a range of colors making these the Rainbow Angels.  These are adorable displayed in sets, in a bowl, or the perfect size to carry in one's pocket as a comfort angel.  Makes a great gift when sending warm wishes to someone in need or a loved one.

Product Features:

• Soapstone is a soft stone, making it ideal for carving into many forms. Use care when handling to avoid breakage. 
• Each piece has gone through multiple stages of sanding and waxing, giving the soapstone a satiny finish.
• Socially responsible products that empower consumers to purchase according to their values and help alleviate global poverty.
• Fair Trade is an alternative business model that values safe workplaces, fair wages and community investment for factory employees.

Story Behind the Art:

Each 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.