{"product_id":"tall-round-soapstone-candle-holder","title":"Tall Round Soapstone Candle Holder","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-carved by African artisans from a solid piece of natural Soapstone, this candle holder is a work of art! Finding design inspiration in the magnificence of the landscape, craftsman use traditional techniques to create these hand-carved soapstone candle holders.The soapstone rock is ideal for carving as it gets its softness from the mineral talc and is commonly believed to have a soothing, balancing effect while creating a positive, calming energy. Place several together to create a truly unique statement. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds 1 candle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse caution: Surface may become warm or hot during use; place on a protected surface. Keep away from children and pets. Never leave a burning candle unattended.\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\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 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":44002666610855,"sku":"KSACHTALL_DS","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/6869\/5719\/products\/6ee622dd-1be3-4645-96b3-4c6e7c3adaf8.jpg?v=1705128221","url":"https:\/\/www.metalgoddessstudios.com\/products\/tall-round-soapstone-candle-holder","provider":"Metal Goddess Studios","version":"1.0","type":"link"}