Soapstone Hippo Dish

Add character to your home with this unique hippo soapstone dish. Whether you use it as a soap dish, trinket holder, or a decorative piece, this dish is designed to bring both beauty and functionality. Made from ethically sourced soapstone in the Kisii region of Kenya, each dish is hand-carved by talented artisans using traditional methods passed down through generations.

Perfect for those who appreciate eco-friendly, fair trade products, this hippo dish offers more than just a cute design—it supports a community of skilled artisans and helps improve their livelihoods. It’s a thoughtful gift for animal lovers, perfect for storing rings, small trinkets, or your favourite soap.

Product Features:

• Size: 7cm high x 12cm wide
• Handmade from high-quality soapstone
• Ethically sourced from the Kisii region of Kenya
• A fair trade product, supporting local artisans
• Ideal as a soap dish, trinket dish, or decorative piece
• Perfect gift for animal lovers or nature enthusiasts

Why Buy the Hippo Soapstone Dish? By purchasing this dish, you're not just getting a beautiful item—you're also supporting sustainable, ethical craftsmanship and a community in need. The Tabaka Chigware Youths Self-Help Group, the artisan group behind this piece, has been empowering local artisans in Kenya for years, contributing to improved living conditions, education, and healthcare for their families and communities.

Want to learn more about the artisans who create these beautiful pieces? Read about their work and impact here.

Karakorum introduces you to artisans of the world and the beautiful stories behind their products. This ethical home decor brand is a joyous celebration of traditional crafts, small business and fair trade practices. 

Karakorum is named after the former capital of the Moghul Empire, one of the most important cities on the Silk Road, despite its small size. Likewise, the brand is a small-but-mighty route for trade from around the world. 

A scroll through the Karakorum collection is like looking into the shop window of global artisans. Find candles crafted in Eswatini alongside Indian throws, Moroccan lanterns and Guatemalan sugar skull mugs. 

All Karakorum products have a special story and significance. Even more importantly, everything in the range is ethically made and sourced. That means the makers get a fair wage, there’s no exploitation in the supply chain, women are treated equally and the local community benefits from Karakorum’s trade. 

Whether you’re after a memorable, meaningful gift or a piece you can show off in your own home with pride – the Karakorum collection is the place to find it.