Hand-carved from a single piece of Kisii soapstone by African artisans, the legend of the Circle of Friends has a long history. It is said that when you give the statue to a friend, it will solidify your bond with that person for the rest of your lives. The interlocked arms of the figures are meant to be symbolic of the bond shared between close friends.
This also serves as a comfort gift to someone going through a difficult time, or suffering from a loss. It is a reminder that those around you offer support. The rainbow is a symbol to hold on to hope – the sun will break through after the rain.
Product Features:
- Measures approximately 3-inches tall by 3 to 3.5-inches in diameter.
- Due to the hand-carved nature, each piece may vary slightly in size.
- Hand-painted in vibrant colors.
- Soapstone is a soft stone, making it easy to carve into many forms. Handle with care 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.
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Note: Orders that include more than one item will be assigned a processing date according to the item.
Prior to shipping before shipping, we'll inspect thoroughly the items you've ordered. Today, the majority orders will be sent within 48 hours. Delivery is expected to take between 3 and seven days.
Returns
The stock is constantly changing. It's not completely managed by us since we are involved with multiple parties such as the factory and the storage. Stocks can be changed at any moment. Be aware that it's possible for your order to run out of stock even after you have made the order.
The policy is 30 days. If you have passed 30 days by since your purchase and we are unable to offer you a return or exchange.
The item should not be used and in the original packaging. It should also be in the original packaging.
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