{"product_id":"savannah-award-soapstone","title":"Savannah Award Soapstone","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThe Savannah Award Soapstone is a distinctive handcrafted recognition piece made in Kenya from natural soapstone and finished with dye. Its sculptural design combines artistic craftsmanship with the symbolism of achievement, making it suitable for recognizing excellence, important milestones, leadership, and special contributions. The natural character of soapstone gives each award an elegant handcrafted appearance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Origin: Kenya\u003cbr\u003e- Material: Soapstone and dye\u003cbr\u003e- Size: Length 39 cm × Width 16 cm\u003cbr\u003e- Weight: 3.435 kg\u003cbr\u003e- Use: Used to recognize and celebrate achievements, excellence, milestones, and special contributions. Suitable for corporate awards, ceremonies, competitions, commemorative occasions, and recognition events.\u003cbr\u003eAvailability: Made on order of 5-10 days.\u003cbr\u003eCustomization: It can be customized to different shape upon request.\u003cbr\u003e- Maintenance: Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth. Handle carefully and protect from hard impacts or falls, as soapstone can chip or break.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Savannah Award Soapstone reflects Kenya's tradition of soapstone carving, particularly the craftsmanship associated with the Kisii soapstone. The making process begins with selecting suitable soapstone, which is carefully cut and hand-carved into the required form. The artisan then smooths and polishes the surface before applying dye and finishing details that enhance the final design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoapstone carving has strong cultural significance in the Kisii region, where artisans have developed specialized skills for transforming the locally available stone into sculptures, decorative pieces, functional objects, and contemporary artistic products. The knowledge and techniques involved in carving and finishing soapstone form an important part of the region's recognized craft tradition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe name “Savannah” draws inspiration from the expansive natural landscapes associated with Kenya and other parts of East Africa. Combining this inspiration with Kisii soapstone craftsmanship gives the award a distinctly Kenyan character. As a recognition piece, the Savannah Award brings together the celebration of achievement, the beauty of natural materials, and the artistic heritage of Kenyan soapstone carving.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Culture Hub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67709705584800,"sku":null,"price":77.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0470\/9852\/7904\/files\/JMB7SLGLRh.png?v=1792136639","url":"https:\/\/mawuafrica.com\/en-us\/products\/savannah-award-soapstone","provider":"Mawu Africa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}