Hand-carved from a single piece of Kisii soapstone by African artisans, each lop-eared bunny is adorable. Perfect for Easter or all year round. Makes a wonderful, ethical gift.
- Length: 3.5"
- Natural stone - colour varies from piece to piece
- Colours will range from a whiter color to earthy colors to pink
- Due to the handmade nature, actual size of each piece will vary slightly
- Soapstone is a soft stone, handle with care to avoid breakage
- Each bunny sold individually
Kisii soapstone is one of the most well-known artforms from East Africa. A hand-carved piece of art from the Kisii region of Kenya is a real treasure. Soapstone is mined from the Tabaka Hills and then carved by talented artisans into many designs that are beautiful and often functional. Laborers work with shovels, picks, axes and machetes to carve out large soapstone chunks. The large pieces of stone are cut using pangas (large knives) and then brought to the workshop for carving and finishing. The soapstone from the Tabaka Hills come in a range of colors from white to pink to grey. As it is crafted, it goes through multiple stages of sanding and waxing which gives the soapstone a satiny finish.
Because this item is handcrafted, colours and designs may vary. Each piece is completely unique and might not exactly match the photo.