{"product_id":"natural-soapstone-circle-of-friends-smolart","title":"Natural Soapstone Circle of Friends Sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-carved from a single piece of Kisii soapstone by African artisans, the legend of the Circle of Friends has a long history. It is said that when you give the statue to a friend, it will solidify your bond with that person for the rest of your lives. The interlocked arms of the figures are meant to be symbolic of the bond shared between close friends. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis also serves as a comfort gift to someone going through a difficult time, or suffering from a loss. It is a reminder that those around you offer support. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures approximately 3-inches tall by 3 to 3.5-inches in diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDue to the hand-carved nature, each piece may vary slightly in size. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA natural stone, color variations will range from cream to pink to gold to gray in any single piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoapstone is a soft stone, making it easy to carve into many forms. Handle with care to avoid breakage. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach piece has gone through multiple stages of sanding and waxing, giving the soapstone a satiny finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocially responsible products that empower consumers to purchase according to their values and help alleviate global poverty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFair Trade is an alternative business model that values safe workplaces, fair wages and community investment for factory employees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStory Behind the Art:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach sculpture is artfully hand-carved from a single piece of Kisii soapstone, found only in the hills of southwestern Kenya. Mining the soapstone from surface hills is a labor-intensive process, using little to no machinery. Laborers works with shovels, picks, axes and machetes to carve out large soapstone chucks, which are then carved into beautiful art. ​\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smolart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47004721807648,"sku":"KSA003-C","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/5968\/9760\/products\/6385b532-2525-4481-a76e-365a6f3e2c4d.jpg?v=1698025993","url":"https:\/\/themacramemill.com\/products\/natural-soapstone-circle-of-friends-smolart","provider":"The Macrame Mill LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}