{"product_id":"hand-carved-soapstone-hippo-10-or-20-cm-with-story-card-made-by-artisans-in-kenya-copy","title":"Hand-Carved Soapstone Swimming Hippo, 10 or 20 cm with story card, made by artisans in Kenya","description":"\u003ch2\u003e🦛 Hand‑Carved Stone Swimming Hippo (Large 20 cm \u0026amp; medium 10 cm)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong • Grounded • Artisan‑made in Zimbabwe. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge: Approx. 20 × 11 × 3 cm • 1.5 kg \/ Medium; Approx. 10 × 5 × 2 cm  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring home a companion with heart and heritage. This stone swimming hippo is hand‑carved by skilled soapstone artisans in \u003cstrong\u003eKisii, Kenya\u003c\/strong\u003e, shaped using traditional tools and techniques passed down through generations. Smooth, weighty, and full of character, it’s a striking piece that embodies calm strength and natural beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e✨ Product Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 20 × 11 × 3 cm \/ 10 x 5 x 2 cm \u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e soapstone \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e hand‑polished, smooth, and organic \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e minimalist, grounded, symbolic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌍 Ethically Sourced\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach carving is made from natural soapstone, responsibly mined and shaped in small workshops across Kisii, Kenya, East Africa. Your purchase supports fair wages, sustainable practices, and the preservation of traditional craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💡 Perfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThoughtful gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMindful desk companions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStory-led retail displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEducational sets for children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of miniature art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🦛 \u003cstrong\u003eSoapstone Animal Sculptures from Kisii, Kenya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the lush hills of Kisii, western Kenya, artisans have been hand-carving soapstone animal sculptures for generations, transforming the region’s soft, richly hued stone into expressive works of art. This tradition is rooted in both cultural heritage and community livelihood, with each sculpture reflecting the skill, patience, and creativity of its maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FriendlyTradingCo","offers":[{"title":"20 cm","offer_id":57548546507132,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 cm","offer_id":57548546539900,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pair","offer_id":57548581732732,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/6931\/7589\/files\/P1080295.png?v=1791041087","url":"https:\/\/friendlytrading.co.uk\/products\/hand-carved-soapstone-hippo-10-or-20-cm-with-story-card-made-by-artisans-in-kenya-copy","provider":"FriendlyTradingCo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}