Two pink soapstone tea light candle holders carved in a star shape, displayed on a green surface alongside a plant pot and a gray curtain in the background.
Two pink soapstone tea light candle holders carved in a star shape, displayed on a green surface alongside a plant pot and a gray curtain in the background.

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Kenyan Soapstone Tea Light Candle Holder 'Star' Pink

$26.00
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Color: Pink Star

The Star tealight holder has a sculptural, faceted shape that catches the light nicely, hand painted in soft pink — a smooth, walled base to catch dripping wax, with a festive edge that suits it well for the holidays too.

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, hand painted, and polished with natural beeswax
  • Candle hole diameter approximately 3.3cm; fits a tealight candle (not included)
  • Colour and pattern will vary naturally, piece to piece

Care

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