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Kenyan Soapstone Hearts product
5 star rating
Erica P.
September 9, 2007
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Small hearts make a big difference

I loved these soapstone hearts, not just for their beautiful design, but because they are made under ethical trade laws. They're a nice touch to any bathroom, and they make a great gift.

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Kenyan Soapstone Hearts product
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Jen S.
September 6, 2007
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Have a Heart! It's Fair Trade

Kenyan Soapstone Hearts become even more meaningful when you tell their story. They are handcrafted in southwestern of Kenya. Artisans are paid a fair-trade wage for their work, and profits from each sale allows workers to afford decent housing, education and basic healthcare.

Pauline Ntombura is the woman who started it all. As the daughter of a tribal chief in the village of Kisii in southwest Kenya, Pauline bucked the tradition that women should stay in the home and set out to obtain her education. When her education was complete, she established a soapstone workshop that now employs 800+ people, of which nearly half are women, and ensures every worker is paid a living wage for their work.

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