Fair Trade Soapstone Cat &ndash; Pink It is hand carved from soapstone by the Tabaka cooperative from the Kisii Region in Kenya, Africa. Each piece of stone is carved using hand tools such as machetes, saws, and knives. They believe in empowering their artisans by providing fair wages for their members. Designs painted on the animal may change slightly. This Cat measures about 3 inches tall and about 2 inches wide.