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The Kisumu Soapstone Craft Stalls
Tabaka, a small town near Kisii, Kenya, is known for its soapstone quarries. Kisumu, about a five hour ride from Kisii on bad roads in even worse transport, is the closest big town, and is one of the largest sales outlets for finished soapstone products. The soapstone is mined by people using hoes, pick axes, shovels, iron rods, and pangas, a tool that looks like a sword. It is then carved into bowls, vases, chess sets, boxes, and every functional and decorative item imaginable. The young men at the Kisumu Craft stalls finish the products for sales.
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