Kenyan Soapstone Incense Plate 'Tropical Leaf'

A leaf-shaped soapstone incense plate, carved into a tropical leaf outline — fit an incense stick into the hole and let the ash collect neatly along the leaf.

Soapstone is a tactile, marble-like stone, quarried and carved in Kisii, Kenya. Being a natural material, every piece varies slightly in colour and pattern. Ours are polished and finished with natural beeswax.

Who made your soapstone carving?

Hand carved by the Tabaka Youth Self Help Group, a collective of soapstone artisans based in Tabaka, South West Kenya, founded in 1996 and led today by Bonnie. The group carves each piece from soapstone quarried locally, continuing a craft the region has been known for over generations.

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The detail:

• Soapstone, hand carved and polished with natural beeswax
• Diameter 10cm x Height 1cm approximately
• Colour and pattern will vary naturally, piece to piece

Care

Handle with care and wash by hand — soapstone isn't suitable for the dishwasher.