After years of war, the scent of laurel oil once again wafts from a small soap workshop in Aleppo, signaling the revival of a landmark trade in this battered northern city.
Syrian never stopped making soap throughout the war -- even if it was just for a little tim.
A Syrian company makes Aleppo soap that is a product primarily made from natural olive oil. The company utilizes traditional handmade techniques that make for an incredibly satisfying watch.
Aleppo's climate is very suitable for soap production and the people of Aleppo know the secret of the trade and how to endure the hardship of the many stages of its production.
Aleppo soap distinguishes itself from other soaps around the world as it is made almost entirely of olive oil.
