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Soapstone Mushroom Pendant Necklace

£6.75
Fair Trade
Ethically sourced
Est. 1983
Family owned for over 40 years
Free UK Delivery
On orders over £35
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Handmade in Kenya
By skilled artisan producers
About this product

This mini mushroom makes such a fun-gi necklace! Strung on a strong cord with a golden clasp, this brightly coloured pendant has been hand carved and painted by Kenyan artisans.

Most of the world's soapstone originates from Kisii in the western highlands of Kenya and so is home to the best soapstone artisans and carvers. The talc in soapstone is soft to touch, hence the name. Before starting work the stone must be immersed in water to make it even softer and therefore easier to work with. Using a hammer and chisel the main shape is carved out and colour then added. A smaller knife, known as a kisu, is then used for the engraved design or illustration.

Origin: Kenya

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Meet the maker

Omondi Jewellery is a small workshop based in Kibera, Nairobi – one of Africa's largest informal settlements - and is owned and run by Ishmael Omondi. He lived on the streets before being trained in the art of bone jewellery making through a project run by Zuri Design. Using recycled brass and bone, he creates a beautiful and distinctive range of jewellery, with his long term goal being to expand his team and provide fair employment opportunities to others from Kibera.

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We visit and work directly with makers and suppliers, paying fairly and building long-term relationships. This is all part of our commitment to Fair Trade and how we've been doing business for over 40 years.