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.

In December 2024, UNESCO made a quiet but historic decision: it inscribed the craftsmanship of Aleppo Ghar soap on its Representative List of Intangible ...

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 ...

Three simple ingredients - olive oil, water and lye - have been combined for centuries to make soap in the Palestinian city of Nablus in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The city has become known for ...