History and Culture
The History of Soap: From Ash, Fat and Water to a Living Craft
Explore the history of soap from early Mesopotamian records and Aleppo workshops to Ottoman bath culture, industrial chemistry and today’s handmade bars.
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Soap Library
The history of handmade soap, how it is made and guides for soap makers.
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Technique
A New Showcase for Home Soap Makers: Tospika
People who carefully make soap at home can now present their products, production approach and brand story together in a dedicated Tospika producer profile.
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