Handcarved Soapstone Tic-Tac-Toe Game Set -Fair Trade-Kenya

Hand-carved soapstone square with a grid serves as the board for this tic-tac-toe game and comes with carved and polished Xs and Os to complete this elegant set. Crafted by African artisans using traditional techniques, this set will become a conversation piece during play or on display! 

Product Features:

• The board measures approximately 10 inches by 10 inches and is approximately .25 inches high. 
• A natural stone, color variations will range from cream to pink to gray to earthy gold in any single piece.
• Due to the handmade nature of this item, each is unique and will vary slightly. 
• 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 work with shovels, picks, axes, and machetes to carve out large soapstone chucks, which are then carved into beautiful art. ​

To learn more about the talented artisans and the techniques they use to create these wonderful eco-friendly items please, Click on "About the Artisans" below.