{"product_id":"12-hand-carved-black-soapstone-menorah-candelabra-fair-trade","title":"Hand Carved Black Soapstone Menorah Candelabra Beauty And For Home Decorations","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Hand-carved from soapstone by African craftsmen, this menorah will provide a unique look to your home for the holidays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 x 2.5 x 6 inches.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeighs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15lbs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e-\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoapstone is one of the most eco-friendly stones to harvest. Additionally, soapstone is naturally bacteria resistant, so no harsh chemicals are used in its fabrication and it can be cleaned with natural harmless products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e____\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis soapstone is carved by a group of artists who live in the rural village of Tabaka, Kenya, the heart of soapstone crafts. Established in 1990, they 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSoapstone is mined from great pits in the area surrounding Kiisi, Kenya. The mined soapstone is then delivered to carvers who carve sculptures from the natural stone for the wholesale market, the color of which ranges from cream to pink, to brown, to yellow, to black, to a marbling of all of them. Once carved, the craftspeople smooth rough edges of the soapstone with sandpaper dipped in water and polish the piece to a high gloss or paint African motifs in brilliant colors with etched accents.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll of the soapstone products are completely handmade. The tools consist of household items from screwdrivers, hand drills, to \u003c\/em\u003eswitchblades\u003cem\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e Their mission is to offer income-generating opportunities to craftspeople in developing countries by following fair trade practices including paying in advance at least the market price for items, ensuring that craftspeople receive payment, and ensuring that the craftspeople work in fair working conditions. We work directly with artisans, craftspeople, and producer groups to achieve these goals and hopefully help improve the lives of some of the people with whom we share this planet.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #45818e;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPACT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #45818e;\"\u003eSupports Artisans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#3d85c6\" style=\"color: #45818e;\"\u003eFair Wage\/Trade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#3d85c6\" style=\"color: #45818e;\"\u003eCreates Jobs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#3d85c6\" style=\"color: #45818e;\"\u003eSocio-Econimic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#3d85c6\" style=\"color: #45818e;\"\u003eSustainable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Global Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31981710180403,"sku":"KSAMNRHB","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/6232\/2739\/products\/1c5f88ce-20a8-4494-a06b-42705db7bce3_02471d68-3de6-46a0-b0fd-5b7d454ad52d.jpg?v=1588606817","url":"https:\/\/hellosdss.myshopify.com\/products\/12-hand-carved-black-soapstone-menorah-candelabra-fair-trade","provider":"hellosdss","version":"1.0","type":"link"}