Soapstone Giraffe Knot Carving No.18 Deity_Statues These wonderfully comfortable harem trousers These wonderfully comfortable harem trousers are perfect for yoga or simply lounging in retablos began as portable altarpieces—tiny wooden shrines that sheltered saints and spiritual scenes within hinged doors and ornate floral frames Before starting work the stone must be immersed in water to make it even softer and therefore easier to work with It has been hand carved from Kenyan soapstone by talented artisans and the natural colouring and textures of the stone have been kept to make this even more of a unique piece or artwork