Africa

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These cute hand-carved spoons are one-of-a-kind! Each spoon is crafted from sustainably-sourced olive wood and provides employment for over 50 artisans in Kenya. Fair Trade Federation Verified.

D E T A I L S

• Perfect for jams, jellies, charcuterie board dips, and more!
• Scoops approximately 1 teaspoon
• Food-safe, no stain finish or oils
• Sold in sets of 3
• Cute little gift toppers or stocking stuffers!

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Our Soapstone is carved by the artists of SMOLArt a group of artists who live in the rural village of Tabaka, Kenya, the heart of soapstone crafts. The name, a shortened version of Small, Medium, and Large Artists, refers to the size of the soapstone products the artisans make, not their stature. Established in 1990, SMOLArt is a member of the WFTO, and as such assures that the artisans are paid a fair price for their work. In addition, the organization support community development by contributing to projects that improve living conditions, education, and health of their members and the village at large.

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Hand-carved from Kisii soapstone by African artisans, this 13-piece Nativity set includes Mary, Joseph, the Baby Jesus, Wisemen, Shephards, animals and an oval display board to beautifully set up the figurines.

• Features 12 figurines and 1 display board.
• Tallest piece measures approximately 3.25-inches tall. Smallest piece is approximately 1.25-inches tall. Diameter of each piece is approximately 1-inch. Mary measures approximately 2.75-inches, Baby Jesus is approximately 1.5-inches in length by 1-inch wide. Due to the handmade nature, actual size of each piece will vary slightly. 
• Images shown are representative of the pieces included in each nativity set. Because these are hand-carved, one-of-a-kind sets made by different artisans in the community, actual pieces may have minor design nuances, but will be representative of images displayed. 
• Display board measures approximately 8.25-inches by 6.5-inches.
• Each piece is made from natural stone. Color variations can range from cream to pink to gold to gray in any single piece.
• 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.

S H O P  T H E  C H A N G E 

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Each piece of olive wood is carved using rudimentary tools, giving the bowl unique marks left by the hand  of the artisan.  The bone accent is crafted using the "batik" process which is an age old art used in Africa.  The patterns are applied by placing wax on the white bone and dipping the bone into a dark brown/black dye, resulting in the beautiful African mud cloth designs. 

Fair Trade is so much more than a product assortment. It's about safe workplaces, fair wages + community investment.  By purchasing according to your values, you become part of this success story and help alleviate poverty for this generation and beyond!

Note: Because these are made by hand using rudimentary hand tools, no two are identical and variations are to be appreciated and enjoyed by the consumer.  Sizes will vary a bit from piece to piece.  Batik designs will vary.  Each is a piece of art.

D E T A I L S

• Artfully carved from a single piece of wild olive wood using simple hand tools
• Measurements:  Approximately 13.25" x 7.25"(due to the handmade nature, sizes can vary up to an inch).
• Hand wash only. Periodically treat wood with food-grade mineral oil or olive oil to maintain their beauty and luster.
• Rustic oval container with elegant, hand-carved base and beautiful natural wood-grain
• Bone inlay accent features unique batik designs that will vary from piece to piece

Use this for entertaining (food safe), a catch-all for remote controls on an ottoman, in a kitchen, or accent item in the home.  Wherever the placement, it is sure to be a conversation starter!

S H O P  T H E  C H A N G E 

Your purchase empowers people in need with a hand up via safe, living wage employment.

Shop the change you wish to see in the world; browse the Do Good Shop collection here.