Posts tagged Artisans
Making a soap sampler - a labor of love
Making a soap sampler - a labor of love

Last year we introduced soap samplers, giving our customers a single use soap slice from each fragrance of our Aleppo organic soaps. The samplers were intended for boutique hotels, AirBnBs and environmentally conscious frequent travelers who would enjoy high-end single use soap bars and not feel wasteful using a large bar provided by traditional hotels.

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On Social Impact
On Social Impact

Syrians want the right to earn their income. Social Impact business trumps nonprofit handouts. While there is room for donating to nonprofits who help millions, Syrians are entrepreneurial and Syrian artisans are passionate craftsmen and women who desperately want to keep their traditions alive.

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Mark Twain and Damascus, the 'Pearl of the East.'
Mark Twain and Damascus, the 'Pearl of the East.'

Let me share a brief of history of my homeland, Syria , one of  the oldest civilizations of the world, and why our work with artisans across the globe matters.

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How we ship our products from Syria to LA
How we ship our products from Syria to LA

Our shipments of hand crafted bath goods from Syria finally made it to LA! It took us three months of hard work, patience, negotiation and seeking impossible solutions working in a country that is currently sanctioned by the U.S. But it was all worth it.

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