Flower Shaped Tea Light - Soap Stone

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The Flower Shaped Tea Light Soap Stone is an originally designed decorative artefact handcrafted by diligent artists. It is sure to add a vintage touch to your home with its minimalist design and striking effects. When well-lit with a medium-sized tea light candle, this adorable combination would just be perfect for any home decor or spa as well. Brighten up any corner of your surroundings by placing this stunning tea light candle holder as per your choice and preference. Invite your guests in and offer them classic harmony.
It is handcrafted from premium quality of soapstone. The material is also used in the outer layers of the Christ the Redeemer sculpture situated in Rio de Janeiro.
With a smooth finish all over, an average-sized soapstone chunk has been chiselled in an intriguing way that it brings forth an irresistible flower shape. The artefact is further beautified with fine floral prints.

About Soapstone

Soapstone is one of the most popular and regularly used materials to craft beautiful structures and decorative utility-based items. Also known as soaprock or seatite, soapstone is a talc-schist a type of metamorphic rock. It is mainly composed of mineral talc and hence is rich in magnesium. Due to its smooth finish and unique appeal, soapstone was used in the past for inlaid designs, coasters, kitchen countertops, sinks and sculptures. Bowls, cooking pots and cooking slabs are some of the products which Native Americans used to carve out of this exotic material.
In India, soapstone is widely used as a medium of carving. A host of temples and artistic structures have in large quantities of soapstone in them. Besides, the outer layers of Christ the Redeemer, one of the prominent sculptures of the world, also has huge amount of soapstone used in the making especially in the outer layers.