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Soapstone Majestic Sitting Cat Bookends

30.00

Each bookend is hand-carved from a single piece of natural soapstone and is a beautiful depiction of a sitting cat.  The pieces are true sculptures and works of art.  The detail work on the edge is evident by the detailed bookend design.  Great gift for cat-lovers or ethical gift for all.  These are substantial and great for heavy books.

Product Features:

  • Measures approximately: 6 inches tall and 4 inches wide.
  • The natural stone coloration and variegation will vary from piece to piece.  Colors will range from a whiter color to earthy colors to pink.
  • Due to the handmade nature, actual size of each piece will vary slightly. 
  • Soapstone is a soft stone, making it easy to carve into many forms. Handle with care to avoid breakage.
  • Fair Trade.

Because a variety of communities carve the statue, expect designs variations and color variation in the natural stone.   

Story Behind the Art:

Kisii soapstone is one of the most well-known artforms from East Africa.  A hand-carved piece of art from the Kisii region of Kenya is a real treasure.  Soapstone is mined from the Tabaka Hills and then carved by talented artisans into many designs that are beautiful and some functional.  Laborers work with shovels, picks, axes and machetes to carve out large soapstone chucks.  The large pieces of stone are cut using pangas (large knives) and then brought to the workshop for carving and finishing.  The soapstone from the Tabaka Hills come in a range of colors from white to pink to grey.  As it is crafted, it goes through multiple stages of sanding and waxing which gives the soapstone a satiny finish. Each etching is intricately carved by hand. 

 

 

 

 

Shipping

Orders will be shipped within 48 hours of placement unless specifically stated. Orders are shipped Monday through Friday. The warehouse is closed on holidays and weekends. Orders placed on weekends and holidays are processed the next opened business day. Orders are typically delivered within 2 weeks. Please consult tracking numbers for up to date information.

We offer Priority Mail for US and International orders. Please note international orders may get charged Duty and Taxes by your the country of destination. You are solely responsible for any duty or taxes.

Returns - The Village Country Store

There is a 15% Restocking Fee on all orders! This is the manufacturers policy upon which we must all abide. No exceptions.

Our policy lasts 30 days. Within 30 days of purchase you can return your goods, no questions asked.  If 30 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.

General Returns

To be eligible for a return, Items must be unopened, unused, be in the same condition that you received it, unlaundered, in their original packaging with law required tags still attached, in a resell-able condition, and if sold in sets, must be returned in sets. THE RA NUMBER MUST BE MARKED ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE PACKAGE, or package will not be received.

Please contact us for a return authorization number (RMA) and shipping instructions.  Please include the paperwork you received with your order or a print out of your email confirmation to enable us to process your return.

If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance.

Damaged Goods
Please notify us by email admin@thevillagecountrystore.com - we will determine if we need the item returned. A replacement will be set.

ADDITIONAL INFO: No returns are credited if there is no original packaging, no tags, or product has been soiled, subjected to any animal usage, has been laundered, or there is any unpleasant odor or smell from usage or the environment in which an item was utilized (bedroom, kitchen, etc with cooking smells, smoking, perfume etc.).


Unless an item is wrong or has a manufacturer defect, you will be responsible for the cost of return shipping to our warehouse.
Our manufacturer charges a 15% restock fee for products returned due to Buyer Remorse/Change of Mind.


Items on Clearance or Liquidation cannot be returned.

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Customer Reviews

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Fonda
Just the right gift for my friend

My friend recently lost a beloved relative so the gift was a reminder of another guardian angel to watch over her. She liked the meaning, the sculpture, and knowing about the artist and cause. Also I had a question when I was ordering which was rapidly and personally answered. I will shop again for the lovely products at the Village Country Store.

Thank you Fonda for such a heart felt compassionate review. It is so deeply touching. What a loving friend you are to feel your friends profound loss and to help ease the sorrow of her loss by sending her a momento of her guardian angel watching over her. It was thoughtful, kind and gentle. Thank you for your beautiful review of our store. We are grateful for the time you took to review the angel soapstone. Thank you Fonda, so much. ...and we hope to see you again soon. ♥ ~ Michele/Shopkeeper

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Kathryn S

This sculpture is beautiful! I love the natural coloring (mostly white, bits of brown). Good quality. Good size if you don’t want something too big. Also, I love that it’s hand-carved, one-of-kind.

Hi Kathryn! What a beautiful choice in soapstone sculptures! ...and what an outstanding 5 Star Review of the Double Heart 4 inch Natural - featuring a representation of two hearts intertwined. ♥♥ Thank you so much! Your purchase of the fair trade handcrafted artisan soapstone helps those in developing countries with water, education, medicine and education. Thank you for being a part of the fair trade movement and thank you again for shopping The Village Country Store. I hope to see you again! - Michele Adams/Shopkeeper

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M.Smith
M.Smith

Love the product! Will definitely buy again. Packaged well, excellent and quick efficient service! TheVillage Country store has been added to my regular shopping places.

Thank you so very much for your outstanding review M. Smith! I am so thrilled that you love your elephants ... and equally happy that you have added The Village Country Store to your regular shopping places. Fair trade simply cannot exist without our customers, and I am so grateful for you! Thank you for being part of the fair trade movement. I hope to see you again soon! and Thank you! ♥ - Michele Adams/Shopkeeper

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Lisa Barden
Exquisite!

This sculpture is a gift for my son and daughter-in-law who just welcomed twins to join their three-year-old brother and is even prettier than in the photos. Beautiful, thank you!

And not only that, but I got a personal email after the purchase from the shop owner. What a meaningful and memorable touch. I would recommend this seller wholeheartedly.

Lisa! Thank you!!! Your review is amazing and we couldn't be happier. OUr soapstone sculptures are so stunning and I am so happy you found the perfect sculpture for your family. ♥ Thank you for your note on our 'good manners' (the personal email note) from 'me' the shopkeer! - I love your review, thank you again and again and again! ... and mostly... Thank you for joining the fair trade movement where every purchase makes a difference in the developing countries with food, water, education, medicine and the basics of everyday living. I hope to see you again soon. - Michele Adams/Shopkeeper

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Carol
Beautiful Statue - Looks much more expensive

I purchased this statue for my son and DIL's anniversary. They have twins and one is a bit bigger than the other so this was perfect! The statue promptly arrived, well wrapped, and it is just gorgeous. They were thrilled with it and felt it was very classy and beautiful. The other comments about the coloring - I just don't get. This is a natural stone so of course there are variations - it's not manmade! This one has little flecks of color in it which I feel added to its uniqueness and value. Honestly I'm shocked at the low price and really happy with my purchase.

<p>Hi Carol! Thank you for your wonderful and thoughtful review of our soapstone statues! They are all unique, with slight variations as they are handcrafted by our artisans. Thank you for explaining why these (Soapstone Sculptures)  may be different than what is pictured - due to the very nature of soapstone and the inherent characteristics of handcrafted products. I am so happy you are delighted with your purchase. And your honest and thoughtful review helps others when deciding upon their purchases! Thank you! ...and thank you too for being a part of the fair trade movement. I hope to see you again! Thank you! - Michele/Shopkeeper</p>

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