Kenyan Soapstone Carvings

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Hand-carved soapstone sculpture with red linked figures supporting a black and red world globe.
Close-up of the soapstone globe showing Africa and Europe above red figures with cream and black spiral decoration.

Hand-Carved Soapstone Globe Sculpture – Red & Black

£40.00
Soapstone Elephant Family Cream & Black
Soapstone Elephant Family Cream & Black

Soapstone Elephant Family Cream & Black

£60.00
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Soapstone pumpkin bowl — hand-painted carved stone lidded dish, Kisii Kenya
Kenyan Soapstone Pumpkin Pot

Kenyan Soapstone Pumpkin Pot

£40.00
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