{"product_id":"family-black-finish-stone-sculpture","title":"Family Black Finish Stone Sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHand-carved from a single piece of Kisii soapstone by African artisans, the outstretched arms of parent and children hold onto one another in love and connectivity. These beautiful soapstone sculptures honour the timeless strength of the family bond. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHeight: 10”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHand carved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSoapstone is a soft stone, making it easy to carve into many forms. Handle with care to avoid breakage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe group, SMOLArt, helps carvers living in western Kenya (Kisii). Soapstone is mined from great pits in the area and delivered to the carvers who create sculptures from the natural stone. Once carved, the crafts people smooth the rough edges of the soapstone with sandpaper dipped in water and polish the piece with a high gloss or paint African motifs in brilliant colours with etched accents. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBecause this item is handcrafted from natural stone, colours and patterns may vary. Each piece is completely unique and might not exactly match the photo. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Villages Fair Trade Marketplace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50184020197657,"sku":"210000010231","price":55.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/8534\/4025\/files\/pzdetgrdbiy2hs0gnfmc.png?v=1736317282","url":"https:\/\/villagescalgary.ca\/products\/family-black-finish-stone-sculpture","provider":"Villages Fair Trade Marketplace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}