{"product_id":"soapstone-hand-carved-traditional-chess-set-grey-natural-stone","title":"Soapstone Hand-Carved Traditional Chess Set - Grey\/Natural Stone","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrafted by African artisans in Western Kenya using traditional techniques, this soapstone chess set will become a conversation piece during play or on display! The board features square inlay pieces of dark gray and natural soapstone.  Each piece is hand carved in either gray or natural off-white soapstone. Due to the natural characteristics of soapstone, the colors will vary.  The game pieces are approximately 2.25 to 3.5 inches tall.\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoard measures approximately 14 - 15-inches square and is approximately .25-inch high. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA natural stone, color variations are to be expected and enjoyed for the one-of-a-kind beauty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDue to the handmade nature of this item, each is unique and will vary slightly. \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.\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":48443109703925,"sku":"KSH7034B","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0069\/2014\/2921\/files\/1257461.jpg?v=1784370845","url":"https:\/\/www.globalcraftsb2b.com\/products\/soapstone-hand-carved-traditional-chess-set-grey-natural-stone","provider":"Global Crafts Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}