Kenyan Soapstone Carvings

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Soapstone cat and mouse ornament with hand-painted red hearts, handmade in Kenya
Red heart soapstoneRed heart soapstone cat watching a little mouse, fair trade Valentine's gift for cat lovers cat watching a little mouse, fair trade Valentine's gift for cat lovers

Soapstone Cat & Mouse Ornament – Red Hearts, Handmade in Kenya

£33.00
Handcrafted African soapstone giraffe — green figurine with tribal patterns, ethical Kenyan decor
Handcrafted African soapstone giraffe — green figurine with tribal patterns, ethical Kenyan decor

Handcrafted African Soapstone Giraffe – Green Figurine with Tribal Patterns for Ethical Home Decor

£20.00
Polka dot soapstone cat and mouse ornament, hand-carved and hand-painted in Kenya
Side view of cream soapstone cat and mouse set with hand-painted black polka dots

Soapstone Cat & Mouse Ornament – Polka Dot, Handmade in Kenya

£35.00
Hand-carved soapstone face planter from Kenya with orange and pink speckled band and black etched base
Front view of hand-carved soapstone face pot with carved eyes, nose and lips and natural stone veining

Soapstone Face Planter – Hand-Carved Kenyan Plant Pot

£35.00
Blue soapstone cat and mouse ornament set, hand-carved and hand-painted in Kenya
Front view of blue soapstone cat and mouse set with hand-painted starbursts

Soapstone Cat & Mouse Ornament – Blue, Handmade in Kenya

£35.00
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African soapstone elephant family green sculpture — Kenyan hand-carved artisan decor and gifting
African soapstone elephant family green sculpture — Kenyan hand-carved artisan decor and gifting

Soapstone Elephant Family 'Green'

£60.00
£66.00
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Handcarved African soapstone chess set — artisan stone board game with tribal motif pieces, Kenya
Handcarved African soapstone chess set — artisan stone board game with tribal motif pieces, Kenya

Hand-Carved African Soapstone Chess Set (No. 02)

£225.00
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African soapstone turtle figurine hand-painted — Kenyan artisan cultural decor and gifting
African soapstone turtle figurine hand-painted — Kenyan artisan cultural decor and gifting

African Soapstone Turtle Figurine – Hand-Painted Cultural Decor for Home & Gifting

£20.00
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Hand-carved African soapstone chess set with tribal motif pieces — Kenyan artisan gift
Hand-carved African soapstone chess set with tribal motif pieces — Kenyan artisan gift

Hand-Carved African Soapstone Chess Set (No. 01)

£250.00
£300.00
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Hand-carved Kenyan soapstone elephant family sculpture — fair trade artisan home decor
Hand-carved Kenyan soapstone elephant family sculpture — fair trade artisan home decor

Kenyan Soapstone Elephant Family (No. 02)

£55.00
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Hand-carved Kenyan soapstone elephant family sculpture — fair trade artisan home decor
Hand-carved Kenyan soapstone elephant family sculpture — fair trade artisan home decor

Kenyan Soapstone Elephant Family (No. 01)

£55.00
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Hand-carved yellow soapstone elephant ornament with trunk raised and black spiral pattern, Kenya
Close-up of hand-painted black and white spiral pattern on yellow soapstone elephant

Soapstone Elephant Ornament – Yellow, Handmade in Kenya

£25.00
About this collection

Kenyan Soapstone Carvings

Every piece in this collection is carved by hand by the Tabaka Chigware Self Help Group, a youth group of artisans in Kisii, western Kenya. Kisii is known for its soft, creamy soapstone, and carving it is a skill passed down through families.

Made by hand, one piece at a time

Each carving starts as a rough block of stone. The artisans shape it with simple hand tools, smooth it by hand and finish it with colour or etched patterns. No two pieces come out exactly alike, so small variations in tone, grain and detail are part of the charm.

Why it matters

When you buy from this collection, you're supporting young makers in Kisii to earn a living from their craft and keep a local tradition going.

  • Hand-carved Kenyan soapstone
  • Made by the Tabaka Chigware Self Help Group, Kisii
  • Each piece is unique