ALEPPO, Syria (Reuters) - The deep perfume of olive and laurel oil hangs in the air of old Aleppo, home to an ancient soap industry that has enjoyed a renaissance since the government lifted crippling ...
In Egypt’s evolving craft scene, a quiet revival is taking shape. Artisans are rediscovering ancient soap-making traditions, infusing hand-cut bars with olive oil, laurel berries, and heritage. These ...
An ancient soap-making tradition in the Israeli-occupied West Bank has been added to the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. NPR visits one of the oldest soap factories in the city of Nablus.