Kenyan Soapstone Candle Holder 'Natural'

A hand carved soapstone candle holder with a smooth, walled base — designed to catch dripping wax and wipe clean with ease.

Soapstone is a tactile, marble-like stone, and 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
• Candle hole diameter approximately 2.5cm; fits a standard candlestick
• Colour and pattern will vary naturally, piece to piece

Care

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