There is little to no difference between each of the olive oil soap bars we sell. Each bar is made using the same ingredients using the same hot saponification process. The different brands of soaps are made by different artisans in different workshops in Nablus. They are all unscented and made with refined pure olive oil (except for the Almond soap we offer, which contains 7% almond and 93% olive oil).

We carry soap from many factories because we aim to support the Nablus soap industry as a whole. As a cooperative, we don't believe in privileging one of our manufacturers over another, especially in a time when continuing traditions is made more difficult physically and economically.

Premium boxes include smaller family workshops whose limited harvests allow them to produce only once a year.

Yes. Because it is fragrance free and made from simple, all-natural ingredients, Nabulsi soap is suitable for young children and sensitive skin. It has been made and used by families for hundreds of years.

No. Nabulsi soap is vegan and made from olive oil, and contains no animal products.

Yes.

We carry soap from eight Palestinian soap manufacturers, as well as crafts made throughout Palestine and the diaspora, at a price that benefits the producer. By introducing many factories’ soap to an international customer base, the Palestinian Soap Cooperative seeks to spread profits across the Nabulsi soap industry.

We seek to continue the Nablus soap-making tradition by offering new markets and a fair price to our suppliers. We also partner with Palestinian artists, craftspeople, and cooperatives, directly supporting their work.

Yes, walk-ins are welcome at our Berkeley location, where we offer a larger of Palestinian grocery items and high quality home goods.

All retail and wholesale orders are accepted online, and feel free to drop in to make or pick up your order. Calling ahead is always appreciated!

Our address and open hours are:

1080 Monterey Ave
Berkeley, CA 94707
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon-Sat