Handmade Palestinian Soap: A Timeless Gift for Ramadan

For over a millennium, Palestinian soap has been more than a cleansing product — it’s a living tradition that carries the stories and resilience of generations. Rooted in the olive groves of Nablus, this craft, known as saboon, was recently inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List, recognising its deep cultural significance and the skill of artisans who have kept it alive through centuries of hardship and change.

Discover more about this centuries-old art in our blog here. 

What Makes Palestinian Soap Unique?

Traditional Nabulsi soap is made by carefully blending locally pressed olive oil, water and natural lye in large copper vats. Once cooked and cooled, the soap is hand-cut and stamped with the artisan’s seal — each bar carrying a personal and cultural mark. This process has stayed virtually unchanged for generations, a testament to its enduring value. This isn’t just soap — it’s Palestinian heritage you can feel.

The Benefits of Traditional and Camel Milk Soap

While classic olive oil soap is prized for its gentle, deeply moisturizing properties, our artisan range also includes a camel milk variant — a luxurious twist on this age-old craft. Camel milk is rich in vitamins and natural moisturisers, helping to hydrate, soothe, and nourish the skin, making it especially great for sensitive or dry skin types.

A Gift with Meaning This Ramadan

This year, we’ve included our handcrafted olive oil Palestinian soap — in our Ramadan Gift Box as a way to share not just treats, but cultural stories and soulful craftsmanship.

Each box is thoughtfully curated with Medjool dates, spices, and artisan delights sourced from Palestinian family farms and small businesses, bringing the spirit of connection and celebration straight to your table and yours to gift.

Explore and order your Ramadan Gift Box here.

By choosing these soaps and gifts, you’re supporting fair-trade artisans, honouring centuries of Palestinian creative tradition, and bringing a piece of that heritage into everyday life.

Whether you’re sharing them in Ramadan or simply enjoying their benefits at home, these soaps are more than skincare — they’re a connection to culture, craft, and community.