Soap stone is one of the varieties of stone that is soft in quality. The scientific name of soapstone is steatite metamorphic rock. Soapstone crafts are fast becoming popular.

Some of the popular soapstone crafts are soap stone baths, sinks and soapstone box. Though they have been in use from the ancient times have been in use for ages but they have made a niche for themselves in the contemporary era because earlier they used to be the domain of the royal families.

Soapstone box is made up soapstone that has ant-water qualities. That is why it can be even kept outside when it is raining heavily. The most interesting thing about soapstone box is that it doesn’t get affected by the application of acid on it as is the adverse case wit the other stone types.

Soapstone box is one of the perfect open-air furnishings. The most amazing quality of soapstone box is that despite its suppleness and foamy touch, it is completely non- spongy (it doesn’t absorb water).

Imaginative engravings can be molded on the soapstone box. Engraved soap stone boxes beautify the gardens and hall area, inside areas of your house including living room with no scratches for many years to come.

Imaginative and structural designed soapstone box are the two such varieties of soapstone boxes that are available in the market.

Imaginative soapstone boxes contain additional supple and elastic substance whereas structural designed soapstone box have tiny talcum properties that makes it a bit harder.

The India, the states of Gujarat and Rajasthan have an excellent lead over others in producing soapstone boxes. Soapstone boxes are available in different colors and some of the colors are obtained by the process of polishing.

Soapstone boxes are scrupulously created for an accurate shape and are also entirely refined for an upbeat look and soft and silky finish.