{"product_id":"kisii-stone-soap-stone-frog-ornament","title":"Kisii Stone (Soap Stone) Frog Ornament","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoapstone frog, lovingly handmade. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate size: 5 x 4 x 9.5cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKisii Stone (soap stone) is hand mined without machinery in south western Kenya. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe regional capital is Kisii from which the stone is named. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach piece of stone is hand carved, a highly specialised job. The stone is then sanded and painted, and finally polished. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSales of carved Kisii stone provides income for artisans and their families who help in the production process. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsually men carve and paint the stone, and women sand and polish it, the lowest paid part of the process. Zuri worked with the group to change this, training women in carving and painting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade by Fair Trade artisans in Kenya.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elysium Crystals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62146054422915,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/7815\/3603\/files\/KisiiStoneFrog.jpg?v=1784916850","url":"https:\/\/elysiumcrystals.co.uk\/products\/kisii-stone-soap-stone-frog-ornament","provider":"Elysium Crystals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}