From our humble beginnings with fair trade ethically sourced handmade artisan gifts, crafts, jewelry and home decor from around the globe, we continue to grow, and are grateful for the opportunity to include VHC Brands Home Decor into our product line!
Our newest product line from Victorian Heart Quilts by VHC Brands include primitive farmhouse curtains, bedding, quilts and quilt sets, rugs, table toppers, and seasonal decor.
Soapstone
SMOLart - The Village Country Store
Smolart is a fair trade community based organization based in a small village of Tabaka Kisii county Kenya. We (Smolart) work with 200 artisan who earn their living by the sale of their handcraft items made from Kisii soapstone a unique stone found only in this village of Tabaka.
Soapstone is mined from great pits in the area surrounding Kiisi, Kenya. The mined soapstone is then delivered to carvers who carve sculptures from the natural stone, the color of which ranges from cream, to pink, to brown, to yellow, to black, to a marbling of all of them. Once carved, the craftspeople smooth rough edges of the soapstone with sandpaper dipped in water and polish the piece to a high gloss or paint African motifs in brilliant colors with etched accents.
All of the soapstone products we sell are completely handmade. The tools consist of household items from screwdrivers, hand drills, to switchblades. "Pangas," sword-like tools usually used for cutting down vegetation, are used to cleave the stone in the mines.
Handcarved from soapstone, these sculptures are each unique, they will vary slightly. Each is 4 inches tall and finished in red.Thank you for shopping The Village Country Store, authorized dealer for VHC Brands, Victorian Heart Quilts inc., and Fair Trade Artisan Gifts and Crafts.
Handcarved from soapstone, these sculptures are each unique, they will vary slightly. Each is 5- 6 inches tall and finished in black.Thank you for shopping The Village Country Store, authorized dealer for VHC Brands, Victorian Heart Quilts inc., and Fair Trade Artisan Gifts and Crafts.
Handcarved from soapstone, these sculptures are each unique, they will vary slightly. Each is 5-6 inches tall and finished in a natural polish.Thank you for shopping The Village Country Store, authorized dealer for VHC Brands, Victorian Heart Quilts inc., and Fair Trade Artisan Gifts and Crafts.
Handcarved from soapstone, these sculptures are each unique, they will vary slightly. Each is 5-6 inches tall and finished in red.Thank you for shopping The Village Country Store, authorized dealer for VHC Brands, Victorian Heart Quilts inc., and Fair Trade Artisan Gifts and Crafts.
Handcarved in Kenya from a single piece of soapstone, this sculpture depicting two cats is 4 inches tall.Meet the Artisans Our Soapstone is carved by the artists of SMOLArt a group of artists who live in the rural village of Tabaka, Kenya, the heart of soapstone crafts. The name, a shortened version of Small, Medium, and Large Artists, refers to...
Handcarved in Kenya from a single piece of soapstone, this sculpture depicting two cats is 4 inches tall.Meet the Artisans Our Soapstone is carved by the artists of SMOLArt a group of artists who live in the rural village of Tabaka, Kenya, the heart of soapstone crafts. The name, a shortened version of Small, Medium, and Large Artists, refers to...
Carved from soapstone in Western Kenya, this cat sculpture is like none found in nature with its hand etched patterns and whimsical shape. Each cat is approximately 5 inches tall.Meet the Artisans Our Soapstone is carved by the artists of SMOLArt a group of artists who live in the rural village of Tabaka, Kenya, the heart of soapstone crafts. The...
Hand-carved from soapstone in Kenya, this chess set features 32 delicate pieces in an animal theme on a 15-inch square board. As each piece is hand carved from natural stone, please allow for some variations in color and design.Meet the Artisans Our Soapstone is carved by the artists of SMOLArt a group of artists who live in the rural village...
Hand carved from soapstone in Kenya, this chess set features 32 delicate pieces in a Maasai tribal theme on a 14-inch square board. As each piece is hand carved from natural stone, please allow some variations in color and design.Meet the Artisans Our Soapstone is carved by the artists of SMOLArt a group of artists who live in the rural...
Carved from soapstone in Western Kenya, this cat sculpture is like none found in nature with its hand etched patterns and whimsical shape. Each cat is approximately 5 inches tall. Meet the Artisans Our Soapstone is carved by the artists of SMOLArt a group of artists who live in the rural village of Tabaka, Kenya, the heart of soapstone crafts....
Handcarved from a single piece of soapstone, this sculpture features two intertwined hearts. It measures 8 inches tall.Meet the Artisans Our Soapstone is carved by the artists of SMOLArt a group of artists who live in the rural village of Tabaka, Kenya, the heart of soapstone crafts. The name, a shortened version of Small, Medium, and Large Artists, refers to...
Hand carved from soapstone in Kenya, this hippo is 3 inches tall, by 4 inches long, by 2 inches wide, and is hand painted with a blue abstract design. Please allow for slight variations due to the handmade nature of the piece. Meet the Artisans Our Soapstone is carved by the artists of SMOLArt a group of artists who live...
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Hi Nancy, we're so glad you love the Millsboro Valance! It’s perfect for a country or primitive vintage look. Thanks for sharing your feedback!
Michele
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Michele
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The pillow is just adorable and very well made. It reminds me of childhood Christmas adventurers.
Thank you for your kind review! We are so happy to hear that you love our Farm Fresh Red Truck Christmas pillow. It's always wonderful to bring back memories of childhood Christmas adventures. We appreciate your support and hope this pillow brings you joy this holiday season! Thank you!
Michele Adams/Shopkeeper
I really, like these ,great for country,primitive vintage ,anything
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Twin Blanket
I purchased this blanket to use as a cover for an old cedar chest. With a simple tablecloth folding technique it fits perfectly and looks beautiful. And it is the perfect weight for this function.
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