The Great Ganesha

Soapstone Marge

In the wake of all the brouhaha about the 7-Eleven/Kwik-E-Mart promotion, I thought this would perhaps -er- wash some of the stains left by the show and 7-Eleven, and lighten the mood a little.

Although most of them in the remote village of Tabaka in Kisii have never watched the animated TV show, Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie have changed their lives and the new film should see demand for their work soar they hope.

Soapstone carving is a traditional craft passed down from generation to generation, and the Abagusii tribe is renowned for their carving prowess.

So when Twentieth Century Fox designated the Tabaka soapstone carvings as official Simpsons merchandise in July 2006, their lives improved overnight. [link]

Well, at least someone is getting rich in the clean, old-fashioned way – by hard work and no exploitation. The best part is that they haven’t even watched the show! Amazing.

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