{"product_id":"soapstone-holy-family-set","title":"Soapstone Holy Family Nativity - 5-Piece Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-carved from Kisii soapstone by African artisans, this 5-piece Nativity set includes Mary, Joseph, the Baby Jesus, and animals in a sleek, modern sculpture set. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause a variety of communities carve the figurines, designs variations should be expected and appreciated for the unique handmade nature of each piece. Photos show a representation of pieces. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures 5 figurines hand-carved from natural soapstone. Color variations can range from creamy white to pink to grey to gold in any single piece. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTallest piece measures approximately 4-inches tall. Smallest piece is approximately 1.25-inches tall. Diameter of each piece is approximately 1-inch. Baby Jesus is approximately 1.5-inches in length by 1-inch wide. Due to the handmade nature, actual size of each piece 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 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 work 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":41768872837304,"sku":"KSANAT4-5","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1096\/9064\/products\/ScreenShot2022-07-26at12.23.36PM.png?v=1658863485","url":"https:\/\/shop.globein.com\/products\/soapstone-holy-family-set","provider":"GlobeIn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}