Fair Trade Soapstone Pot - Candle Holder

These wonderful little fair trade soapstone pots have an inlay of mother of pearl in various designs. They are made by craftsmen and woman in the Agra area of India. These fair trade pots are made from soapstone that has a lovely mottled grey finish. Finished with an inlay of mother of pearl on the lid in different shapes and forms. You can remove the lid and place a tea light inside for a lovely candle holder. They really are a lovely quality little gift.

By buying this item you are supporting a project that supports 104 workers in the Agra area of India, the traditional centre for soapstone carving. There in the shadow of the Taj Mahal each item is hand carved with incredible skill and patience. The project offers all artisans fair wages, a dust free environment in which to work, health insurance and life insurance. If the groups struggle with the cost of the raw materials, the project will give a helping hand, as well as offering design advice to sustain the work of each group. The project is actively involved in addressing the problem of child labour in the region and is a member of IFAT.

You can choose a design preference but if this is not available we will send you an alternative. If you do NOT want an alternative you MUST specify this in the notes section when you place an order.

The pots measure approximately 5.5cm wide and 3cm deep.