Posts tagged Ramadan
Why the tradition of rose water is revered across the Arab world

Across the Arab world, rose water is used in a myriad of ways including as a key ingredient in deserts and in many beauty care products and rituals, its antibacterial and antioxidant qualities do wonders for the skin. Our Damask Rose Soap Body Bar is imported from Aleppo, Syria, made with dried rose petals, rose oil, laurel oil and olive oil. Each purchase supports an at-risk artisan community and their families.

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A day in the life of an artisan during Ramadan in Syria

This Ramadan, we spent the day with Abdullah our textile weaver from Hama, a devoted husband and father of three beautiful girls, whom he calls his “angels.” Abdullah's day starts early in the morning before the COVID 19-induced quarantine hours are enforced by the government.

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