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Aghabani Embroidery: A Syrian Tradition of Art and Heritage
Aghabani Embroidery: A Syrian Tradition of Art and Heritage

Aghabani embroidery is a cherished textile tradition deeply intertwined with the cultural fabric of Damascus, Syria, and its surrounding towns, particularly Duma in the Ghuta region. More than just an art form, Aghabani embroidery embodies the heritage, resilience, and meticulous craftsmanship passed down through generations. Though Damascus merchants played a significant role in popularizing this craft globally, its true heart lies in the skilled hands of Duma’s women, who have refined these intricate embroidery techniques over the years.

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Nawara Chakakiaghabani, syria, fabrics, aghabani embroidery, Damascus, heritage, syrian, syrian craftsmanship, craft, craftsmanship, silk, silk yarns, cotton, organic
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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Rama Chakakisoap, ecofriendly, eco, ecopackaging, soapfavors, weddingfavors, wellbeing, gift, giftsforher, giftfavors, fragrance, orangicskincare, organic, organicsoap, Aleppo, Syria, soapmaking, soapslicing, livingconscious, consciousconsumer, hote, boutiquehotel, spa, singleuse, zerowaste, soapbar, Artisans, love, laboroflove, soapwrapping, packagingdesign, lavender, jasmine, laureloil, laurel, laurelsoap, amber, tulip, rose, aghabani, pouch, mint, culture, loving, beautiful, syrianculture, meditation, reflection, craft, traditionalcraft, humbling, connection, humanconnection, uniting
Aleppo Soap Scent Brought My Mother to Tears
Aleppo Soap Scent Brought My Mother to Tears

My mother received the soaps on time with the signature bag. I received a call from her in tears because she was in awe of the products. She said, “They smell just like home (Syria) and the bag is so beautiful, it’s exactly like the ones I’ve seen in Aleppo.” I told her that these products were made in Syria by local artisans which made her tear up even more.

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Kinda HibrawiAleppoSoap, laureloil, laure, syria, syrianamerican, ar, entrepreneur, Socialimpact, socent, Damascus, embroidery, craft, Traditional, tradtionalcraft, SyrianArtisans, suppportlocal, makers, makersmovement, syrianwar, Aleppo, Alepposoap