Hand Carved Soapstone Animal Chess Set - 15" Board - SmolartHand carved from soapstone in Kenya, this chess set features 32 delicate pieces in an animal theme on a 15 inch square board. As each piece is hand carved from natural stone, please allow for some variations in color and design. Meet the Artisans Our Soapstone is carved by the artists of SMOLArt a group of artists who live in the rural village of Tabaka, Kenya, the heart of soapstone crafts. The name, a shortened version of Small, Medium, and Large