Ethically Sourced · Tabaka, Kisii

Stone Carved
by Human Hands.

Authentic soapstone art from the artisan communities of Kisii, Kenya — brought to collectors and homes across the world.

200+ Artisan Families
40+ Years of Heritage
30+ Countries Reached
100% Hand Crafted
Why KISAC

Art With
a Purpose

Every piece in our collection carries more than beauty — it carries the livelihood of a family, the legacy of a community, and the story of stone shaped by human hands over generations.

01

Fair Trade

Every artisan receives fair wages for their craft. We operate with full supply chain transparency from the mines of Tabaka to your door.

02

100% Authentic

No shortcuts. No mass production. Every piece is hand-carved, hand-sanded, and hand-finished — making each one genuinely one of a kind.

03

Global Reach

Soapstone masterpieces shipped to collectors, galleries, and homes in over 30 countries — carrying Kenyan heritage across the world.

From Earth to Art

The Journey of
Every Piece

Witness the transformation of raw soapstone — extracted from ancestral lands in Tabaka, shaped by skilled hands, and finished into works that travel across the world.

Step 01 — Extraction from the earth

See the Full Story
Mining soapstone
Carrying the stone
Carving process
Sanding the piece
Finishing and decorating

"Each stone carries the hands of our ancestors. We do not create — we reveal what was always there."

Master Artisan — Tabaka, Kisii
Daniel Ombasa Apepo
D
The Visionary

Daniel Ombasa
Apepo

Founder & Administrator · KISAC

The heart behind KISAC. Daniel established the Sculpture Center with one mission — to give Tabaka's artisan communities a global stage. Under his leadership, KISAC has connected remote quarries to international collectors while ensuring every carver is fairly compensated for their craft.

Meet the Full Team