Name: Wicker Weave Decorative Soapstone Trinket Decor Box
Brand: The Niger Bend
SKU: 50fb853d-106c-440f-8b3c-1164fe9c4517
Price: 82 GBP
Availability: InStock

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The Niger Bend

Wicker Weave Decorative Soapstone Trinket Decor Box

<span data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"Soapstone is a soft rock that is capable of being carved and etched to great deal without fracturing.nnA Symbol of both aesthetics and talent, by Vietnamese workers. Mined from the mountains of Quang Ninh, these soapstone products were designed, carved, buffed, and painted to produce a complete masterpiece. Each of these products consist of a variety of colors and shades, lines and curves, shapes and sizes which are handled with care by many different artisans. Every product takes hours to finish and ultimately become one of a kind pieces. Therefore, soapstone products are truly a one of-a-kind character of Vietnam you cannot find anywhere else.nnThis soapstone box is of a variety called “painted” meaning the majority (background) is painted. Sometimes it may appear that there are blemishes on top of the paint, however this is due to the artists using a very thin paint that still allows the variation of the natural soapstone to show through, giving it more character. This is of our wicker basket weave design, meant to imitate a wicker basket, which is stunningly accurate. Many of our customers think it is in fact a basket before they are told it is stone. The design is 3D, thus protrudes out of the box to give it a lifelike design and feel. The box is completed with a hinge that allows it to be used with ease.nnThough it is rock, the soapstone is fragile and will break if it is dropped. It will be shipped to you in a box surrounded by bubble-wrap to ensure its safety.nnThis box measures 25cm x 15cm x 6cmnnEnjoy."}' data-sheets-userformat='{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}'>Soapstone is a soft rock that is capable of being carved and etched to great deal without fracturing. A Symbol of both aesthetics and talent, by Vietnamese workers. Mined from the mountains of Quang Ninh, these soapstone products were designed, carved, buffed, and painted to produce a complete masterpiece. Each of these products consist of a variety of colors and shades, lines and curves, shapes and sizes which are handled with care by many different artisans. Every product takes hours to finish and ultimately become one of a kind pieces. Therefore, soapstone products are truly a one of-a-kind character of Vietnam you cannot find anywhere else. This soapstone box is of a variety called “painted” meaning the majority (background) is painted. Sometimes it may appear that there are blemishes on top of the paint, however this is due to the artists using a very thin paint that still allows the variation of the natural soapstone to show through, giving it more character. This is of our wicker basket weave design, meant to imitate a wicker basket, which is stunningly accurate. Many of our customers think it is in fact a basket before they are told it is stone. The design is 3D, thus protrudes out of the box to give it a lifelike design and feel. The box is completed with a hinge that allows it to be used with ease. Though it is rock, the soapstone is fragile and will break if it is dropped. It will be shipped to you in a box surrounded by bubble-wrap to ensure its safety. This box is available in four sizes; <span data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"Soapstone is a soft rock that is capable of being carved and etched to great deal without fracturing.nnA Symbol of both aesthetics and talent, by Vietnamese workers. Mined from the mountains of Quang Ninh, these soapstone products were designed, carved, buffed, and painted to produce a complete masterpiece. Each of these products consist of a variety of colors and shades, lines and curves, shapes and sizes which are handled with care by many different artisans. Every product takes hours to finish and ultimately become one of a kind pieces. Therefore, soapstone products are truly a one of-a-kind character of Vietnam you cannot find anywhere else.nnThis soapstone box is of a variety called “painted” meaning the majority (background) is painted. Sometimes it may appear that there are blemishes on top of the paint, however this is due to the artists using a very thin paint that still allows the variation of the natural soapstone to show through, giving it more character. This is of our wicker basket weave design, meant to imitate a wicker basket, which is stunningly accurate. Many of our customers think it is in fact a basket before they are told it is stone. The design is 3D, thus protrudes out of the box to give it a lifelike design and feel. The box is completed with a hinge that allows it to be used with ease.nnThough it is rock, the soapstone is fragile and will break if it is dropped. It will be shipped to you in a box surrounded by bubble-wrap to ensure its safety.nnThis box measures 25cm x 15cm x 6cmnnEnjoy."}' data-sheets-userformat='{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}'>10 x 10 x 5cm, 12 x 12 x 6cm, 15 x 15 x 5cm, and 20cm x 20cm x 6cm.
<span data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"Soapstone is a soft rock that is capable of being carved and etched to great deal without fracturing.nnA Symbol of both aesthetics and talent, by Vietnamese workers. Mined from the mountains of Quang Ninh, these soapstone products were designed, carved, buffed, and painted to produce a complete masterpiece. Each of these products consist of a variety of colors and shades, lines and curves, shapes and sizes which are handled with care by many different artisans. Every product takes hours to finish and ultimately become one of a kind pieces. Therefore, soapstone products are truly a one of-a-kind character of Vietnam you cannot find anywhere else.nnThis soapstone box is of a variety called “painted” meaning the majority (background) is painted. Sometimes it may appear that there are blemishes on top of the paint, however this is due to the artists using a very thin paint that still allows the variation of the natural soapstone to show through, giving it more character. This is of our wicker basket weave design, meant to imitate a wicker basket, which is stunningly accurate. Many of our customers think it is in fact a basket before they are told it is stone. The design is 3D, thus protrudes out of the box to give it a lifelike design and feel. The box is completed with a hinge that allows it to be used with ease.nnThough it is rock, the soapstone is fragile and will break if it is dropped. It will be shipped to you in a box surrounded by bubble-wrap to ensure its safety.nnThis box measures 25cm x 15cm x 6cmnnEnjoy."}' data-sheets-userformat='{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}'>Enjoy.

D.R. Spetka first lived in Africa for a year before officially opening The Niger Bend in 1982.During the first 20 years of that time, D.R. Spetka traveled extensively in West Africa. However, since the early 2000’s, he decided to expand his traveling to East Africa and Southeast Asia.

Almost everything we have ever bought to sell we have bought ourselves from producers and their representatives in Africa and Asia. We abide by Fair Trade principles and work closely with people in many countries to obtain the best products and crafts to promote the well-being of those people.

DR. Spetka has devoted his life to this effort and has helped many individuals in these countries immigrate to the United States. “I love the people in Africa and Asia with whom I work; I love their art; I love all the places I go to find what I buy. I have become fully integrated into the lives of the people I work with.”

The Niger Bend is devoted the highest quality decor products from around the world.

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