Round Soapstone Chess Set
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Round Soapstone Chess Set

$38.43

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This stunning chess set handmade by Kenyan artisans is the dream of every chess lover. This must-have item will give a touch of class in your room. Hand-carved from soapstone, this chess set has a attractive smooth finish. The board is round and each figurine is carefully carved with a Kenyan flare. (Also available with a square board.)

Profits from the sale of this product are put toward health services, business education, and other benefits for artisans and their families.

Product Length (Inches): 12
Product Width (Inches): 12
Product Height (Inches): 12

Additional Information

Weight 3.0645 lbs
Dimensions 30.480 × 12.7 × 30.48 in

Fordham University, the Jesuit University of New York, is committed to discovering the wisdom and the transmission of learning through research and undergraduate, graduate, and professional education of the highest quality…

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Kisii, a city in Western Kenya, is surrounded by soapstone quarries and is well known for both the quality of its soapstone and the skill of the carvers. Nyamarambe, a small village near Kisii, is the home of the 150-member Nyabigena Soapstone Carvers Cooperative. This cooperative is a member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO), committed to the highest level of ethical production and human rights…

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Product Cost: $32.03
Producer: $25
S&H: $6
Customs: $1.03
Spes Nova Commission (20%): $6.4
Other: —
Community Premium: —
Total: $38.43