Beautiful contemporary soapstone elephant that could be used either for a small plant pot or for a votive / tea light holder. Ethically & sustainably made by a small group of artisan carvers in Kisii, Kenya - a region which is famous for it’s high quality soapstone & the most talented carvers on the continent. Detailed & substantial in size & weight, this hand carved ornament adds style & fun to your home. Soapstone is also eco-friendly & hard wearing. It can be used indoors or outdoors but as it does not have a drainage hole it is suggested that indoors is best. It makes an ideal gift, great for Xmas & to brighten up any room. Size: 10cm high x 13 cm wide Plants are not included with these items Please note the beauty of being handmade is every piece is unique, therefore products may vary slightly. How your purchase helps: These planters’s are dug out of the ground, carved, painted & polished by the Tabaka Chigware Youths Self-Help Group, a community of young artisans, which launched in 1996, with 40 young members aged 18 & over. An even mix of young women & men, their group successfully started improving their families’ & communities’ livelihoods. Through crafting soapstone goods, they have been contributing to improved housing, clean water initiatives, medical facilities, & better education for their children Elephant Tea Light Holder/Plant Pot | Ethical Soapstone Small Planter Made in Kenya
