{"product_id":"soapstone-white-menorah","title":"Soapstone White Menorah - Smolart","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand carved from soapstone by African craftsmen, this menorah is an elegant way to illuminate each night of Hanukkah.  Each piece is mined from the Kisii hills of Kenya, and then chiseled and carved into shape. Because the artisans use rudimentary carving tools following traditional methods passed down through the ages, each piece will have differences in size, exact shape and texture.  Candle holes may possibly not be symmetrical. These nuances attest to the unique, one-of-a-kind beauty of each piece. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures 12 x 2.5 x 6 inches. Due to the hand-carved nature, exact size may vary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighs approximately 15 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural color stone. Colors may range from cream to grey to earthy gold in any single piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoapstone is a soft stone, making it ideal for carving into many forms. Use care when handling 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\u003eFair Trade, socially responsible products that help alleviate global poverty.\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":52291357671713,"sku":"KSAMNRHW","price":94.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/0129\/1553\/files\/3419a448-3fd7-47ca-9a66-2cba45443268.jpg?v=1773105655","url":"https:\/\/shoreshopper.com\/products\/soapstone-white-menorah","provider":"Your Coastal Marketplace | Shoreshopper.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}