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Swahili African Modern Colorful Animal Soapstone Hearts
The brightly colored keepsake hearts are handmade in Kenya from soapstone. Each features a hand painted animal figure against a colorful background.

Who Made It: Swahili Modern is a fair trade company that works directly with artisans in several Africa
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Colorful Animal Soapstone Hearts
$3.95
Venture Imports Word Hearts - Congrats, Red
Celebrate achievements and milestones with this hand-carved Kisii soapstone heart, featuring a bold red finish and the word "Congrats" inscribed on the surface. Carved from a single piece of natural soapstone by African artisans, each heart undergoes mult
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Word Hearts - Congrats, Red
$2.95
Venture Imports Word Hearts - Mother, Dark Blue
This hand-carved Kisii soapstone heart is a heartfelt tribute to motherhood, featuring a deep blue finish and the word "Mother" inscribed on the surface. Carefully shaped from a single piece of natural soapstone by African artisans, each heart goes throug
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Word Hearts - Mother, Dark Blue
$2.95
Venture Imports Word Hearts - Strength, Green
Hand-carved from a single piece of Kisii soapstone by African artisans, this green heart carries the inspiring word "Strength" as a reminder of resilience and perseverance. Carefully shaped, sanded, and waxed for a smooth, satiny finish, each heart is a u
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Word Hearts - Strength, Green
$2.95
Ten Thousand Villages Fox Measuring Tape
Featuring a hand-crocheted cotton cover, the fox measuring tape is a whimsical and utilitarian gift for the budding architect or engineer in your life. The measuring tape is small and light, so they can easily keep the tool at the ready in their backpack.
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Fox Measuring Tape
$12.99
Serrv Mango Wood Bulb Vase
This artisan-made vase can be displayed as a statement piece or artfully arranged with flowers, grasses, or berry-studded branches. Formed from layered mango wood, joined and turned for a smooth finish. Recommended for use with artificial or dried foliage
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Mango Wood Bulb Vase
$33.99
Matr Boomie Bhaaloo Bear Eyeglass Holder Stand
Artisans use hand tools to skillfully carve blocks of sustainably harvested Indian rosewood into fine treasures.
Who Made It: Matr Boomie works with artisans to increase accessibility and sustainable employment in India. They partner with over 1,500 art
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Bhaaloo Bear Eyeglass Holder Stand
$32.95
Matr Boomie Rapa Nui Eyeglass Holder
Artisans use hand tools to skillfully carve blocks of sustainably harvested Indian rosewood into fine treasures.
Who Made It: Matr Boomie works with artisans to increase accessibility and sustainable employment in India. They partner with over 1,500 art
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Rapa Nui Eyeglass Holder
$24.95
Global Crafts Soapstone Hearts with Designs
Carved from soapstone in Western Kenya, these adorable hearts are colorful and whimsical to brighten up the smallest spaces. Colors and patterns vary.

Who Made It: Global Crafts works with a wide range of smaller producer groups from around the world
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Soapstone Hearts with Designs
$3.25
Venture Imports Word Hearts - Pride, Multicolor
Always be proud to be yourself! These colorful hearts have the word “Pride” carved on both sides. They are a fair trade keepsake handmade in Kenya. They are hand carved out of stone, sanded, dyed, and then etched, all using simple hand tools.
Each one is
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Word Hearts - Pride, Multicolor
$2.95
Venture Imports Word Hearts - Love, Multicolor
Give a love heart to show someone that you are thinking of them. These colorful love hearts have the word “Love” carved on both sides. They are a fair trade keepsake handmade in Kenya. They are hand carved out of stone, sanded, dyed, and then etched, all
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Word Hearts - Love, Multicolor
$2.95
Venture Imports Turtles
These colorful turtles are a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. They are hand carved out of stone, sanded until smooth, and dyed. Then an artisan uses a knife to etch the patterns into each turtle.
Each one is unique and hand-carved. Sizes and colors
Turtles
$7.95
Venture Imports Dolphins
These colorful dolphins are a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. They are hand carved out of stone, sanded until smooth, and dyed. Then an artisan uses a knife to etch the patterns into dolphin.
Each one is unique and hand-carved. Sizes and colors var
Dolphins
$9.95
Venture Imports Soapstone Owl
These colorful owls are a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. They are hand carved out of stone, sanded until smooth, and dyed. Then an artisan uses a knife to etch the patterns into each owl.
Each one is unique and hand-carved. Sizes and colors vary f
Soapstone Owl
$9.95
Venture Imports Standing Dogs
These colorful standing dogs are a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. They are hand carved out of stone, sanded until smooth, and dyed. Then an artisan uses a knife to etch the patterns into each dog.
Each one is unique and hand-carved. Sizes and colo
Standing Dogs
$9.95
Venture Imports Unicorn
These colorful unicorns are a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. They are hand carved out of stone, sanded until smooth, and dyed. Then an artisan uses a knife to etch the patterns into each unicorn.
Each one is unique and hand-carved. Sizes and color
Unicorn
$9.95
Ten Thousand Villages Canada Beaded Elephant Sculpture (Small)
This whimsical elephant is made from wire and beads by a fair trade group in Kenya.
Materials: Wire and Beads
Handcrafted in Kenya
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Beaded Elephant Sculpture (Small)
$11.95
Felt So Good Felt Easter Eggs Ornament, Assorted
Grab one or many of these felted Easter Eggs in gorgeous pastel colors, each with an individual, needle felted design. The perfect accompaniment for your Easter Tree or a chocolate free alternative for your egg hunt!

Who Made It: Felt So Good specializ
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Felt Easter Eggs Ornament, Assorted
$4.95
Swahili African Modern Tiny Moose / Reindeer Kisii Stone 1.5" - 2"
Kenyan artisans hand carve each miniature reindeer from soft Kisii soapstone
Dimensions: 1" T x 0.75" W
Crafted from: Soapstone, non-toxic dye
Made in Kenya
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Tiny Moose / Reindeer Kisii Stone 1.5" - 2"
$4.95
Swahili African Modern Santa's Little Lion Helper Sculpture
Talented Kenyan carvers whittle this adorable holiday lion sculpture from jacaranda wood. Wearing a bright red Santa hat, this sweet handmade sculpture makes a wonderful gift or addition to holiday decor.

Sold singly. Because each item is handmade, eve
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Santa's Little Lion Helper Sculpture
$10.95
Venture Imports Tiny Pigs Kisii Stone
These tiny pigs are super cute! Give one as a gift or keep it on display. They are hand carved out of stone, sanded, dyed, and then etched, all using simple hand tools. 

Who Made This: Handcrafted by artisans that work with Venture Imports. At Venture
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Tiny Pigs Kisii Stone
$4.95
Venture Imports Cat Head Bowl - Kisii Stone
These charming cat bowls are a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. They are hand-carved out of stone and then sanded until smooth. Since the natural bowl shows the natural colors of the stone, some color variations should be expected. One can often see
Cat Head Bowl - Kisii Stone
$14.95
Ten Thousand Villages Looking Ahead Keychain
A wonderful gift for someone with an exciting year ahead, the Looking Ahead Keychain is handcrafted by artisans working with Noah's Ark, a fair trade organization in Moradabad, India. The cost of metals has skyrocketed in recent years, which has had a dev
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Looking Ahead Keychain
$10.99
Ten Thousand Villages Compass Keychain
This compass key chain is a thoughtful gift of thanks to unwavering friend, or encouragement to stay the course. A compass workshop in India called Vertex evolved from a group of craftsmen who originally made surveying equipment for some of the earliest c
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Compass Keychain
$12.99