Milli Big Soapstone Box

Soapstone is a metamorphic rock that, for thousands of years, has been used as material to make objects and ornaments. Our soapstone collection was made to bring a touch of Kenyan art to your home decor. The stone is carved in Kisii and then the pieces are carefully shipped to our workshop in Nairobi, where the mamas are responsible for adding a touch of personal art to every item. They wash, paint, polish and carve to produce unique designs that represent their Kenyan heritage. It might take up to 11 hours to have one single piece of soapstone ready, but the result pays off.

Named after Millicent, the box is the perfect storage space for your favorite necklaces, rings, earrings and other special pieces. It keeps them safe and brings a bit of Kenya to your home.

• Ethically made in Kenya by Aisha, Mwanaidd, Juliette, Teresia, Jane, Linda, Lucy, Millicent, Evelyn and Mary
• Hand-painted soapstone
• 7.5 cm width X 10 cm length x 4 cm high
• Each box is handcrafted and unique! Details may vary.
• Handwash only. Wash gently with water and soap. Do not use scrubbing brushes.
• Do not scratch its painted surface

Our products support the creation of sustainable and meaningful job opportunities in India and Kenya.

Each of our designs is produced and packed with love and care, ensuring it stays safe and sound on its journey from our home to yours. Each order includes a sticker and postcard with information about Project Três and the artisan who made your item. Delivery time depends on your location and shipping method.

This product was made in Nairobi, Kenya, and shipped to our HQ in Berlin, Germany - where all our orders are shipped from.

Bron: Project Três

Project Três is een initiatief om de economische ontwikkeling van vrouwen in India, Kenia en Bangladesh te bevorderen met mooie, kunstzinnige items. 

Eerlijk geproduceerd: Project Três produceert in India, Bangladesh en Kenia. Alle items worden hier fairtrade gemaakt en sommige van geüpcyclede materialen. Omdat Project Três niet alleen een merk is, maar een non-profitorganisatie, betalen zij niet alleen eerlijke lonen, maar bieden zij ook hun hele team (juridische) ondersteuning in geval van misbruik, geweld, scheiding, gezondheidszorg, onderwijs en financiële hulp in geval van crisis.  De t-shirt leverancier van Project Três is GOTS gecertificeerd, wat ook goede werkomstandigheden betekent. 

Milieuvriendelijk: Project Três werkt met biologisch katoen, geüpcycled materialen van kralen tot stoffen en duurzame Aloë Vera vezels. Het verfproces in India en Bangladesh is natuurlijk en vrij van giftige stoffen.

Steunt de lokale bevolking: Project Três kijkt naar wat hun medewerkers nodig hebben qua ontwikkeling en steun. Zij zetten zich vooral in om vrouwen en hun kinderen onafhankelijker te maken. Hier kun je precies zien wat Project Três met hun initiatief bereikt heeft!