Soapalestine Watermelon Soap

Name: Soapalestine Watermelon Soap
Brand: Sumud Stories™
SKU: SSTSOAP
Price: 10.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

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A limited edition product from Sumud Stories. Soapalestine is a handcrafted soap for the hands and face, made by women artisans in Palestine using local olive oil and black seeds. Shaped like a slice of watermelon and coloured in the shades of the Palestinian flag, each piece carries the story of resilience and the creativity of Palestinian artists who once relied on the watermelon as a discreet symbol of identity. Produced in small batches at home workshops, this soap supports and empowers the women who craft it, making it both a meaningful homage to Palestinian heritage and a nourishing treat for everyday use.

By Sumud Stories™

Welcome to Sumud Stories – where each product we create is a celebration of collaboration, craftsmanship, and resilience. Our journey starts in Palestine, a land known for its deep historical roots and a culture rich with diverse artisanal practices. Here, we work closely with local artisans, combining their traditional techniques with innovative designs to craft pieces that narrate the rich artisanal industry of Palestine and its people.

“Sumud” means steadfastness in Arabic, reflecting our commitment to endure and thrive despite challenges. This ethos is woven into every aspect of our work, guiding our artisans as they produce items that are not only culturally significant but also of the highest quality.

We are a collective of Palestinian artisans, each contributing their unique story of resilience and creativity to the products they make. Our mission is to bring the beauty and richness of Palestinian craftsmanship to the world, connecting people with our heritage through items that resonate with deep cultural significance.

Sumud Stories stands as a celebration of the enduring spirit of Palestine and its people. We invite you to explore our collection, learn about the stories behind each piece, and join us in honouring a legacy that continues to inspire and evolve. Together, we carry forward the narrative of Sumud, one beautiful piece at a time.

Materials & Size

Ingredients:
Lauric Acid, Stearic Acid (from vegetable oils), Glycerin, Sucrose, Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Palestinian), Black Seeds (Palestinian), Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, Sodium Laureth Sulphate, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Natural Watermelon Fragrance, Colorants (Green, Red).

Weight 95g
5cm x 10cm

Care Guide

Store in a cool, dry place. For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. If irritation occurs, discontinue use.

Product information

Shipping Costs

All our products are made in Palestine and shipped to our fulfillment center in Portugal. From there, each order is dispatched by registered mail with a tracking number, and final delivery is handled by the local postal service in your country.

Below, you can find our shipping costs based on your country or region:

Destination	Standard Shipping with Tracking
Portugal	8 €
Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, United States	12 €
All other countries	10 €

Please ensure your shipping address is complete and accurate, and track your order with your local postal service using the tracking number we provide.

For orders outside the EU, customs duties are uncommon but may apply depending on the local laws of the destination country. If they do, it is the customer’s responsibility to handle any related procedures or payments.

If you are located in Palestine or the occupied Palestinian territories, please contact us before placing an order. We deliver locally using a transport company, and payment can be made upon delivery.

Shipping Times

You will receive a shipping notification once your order leaves our fulfillment center in Portugal.

Estimated delivery times after dispatch:

Within the EU: 2–5 business days
UK & Ireland: Up to 10 business days
USA: Up to 15 business days
Other countries: Up to 30 business days

Please note: Following a major restock, our fulfillment center may need up to two weeks to dispatch all pending orders.

Tracking

Once your order is shipped, you'll receive:

A tracking number by email
A separate email with your invoice, which may be required for customs clearance outside the EU

We ship by registered international mail from Portugal via CTT (Portugal’s postal service). Your 13-character tracking number can be used to track your parcel on the CTT website and, thanks to international postal agreements, in most countries you can also use the same tracking number on your local postal service’s website.

Due to high demand and limited supply, each order is limited to one kufiya.

This helps ensure more people have the opportunity to own a Hirbawi® Kufiya.

Thank you for your understanding.

The story

A Symbol of Resistance, Freshly Soaped

The soapalestine soap began as a simple idea that gradually grew into a symbol of cultural meaning. Before the watermelon became globally recognised as an emblem of Palestinian identity, the project aimed to highlight its story and its use in Palestinian art and daily life. For years, artists relied on the watermelon’s colours as a discreet form of resistance when displaying the Palestinian flag could lead to punishment. Its red, green, white, and black quietly upheld a sense of presence, memory, and belonging.

As the watermelon symbol gained international visibility, it demonstrated how culture can transcend borders. Yet the purpose behind soapalestine has remained unchanged: to honour a piece of Palestinian heritage and support the women who preserve these crafts and small home-based productions. Each soap is handmade in Palestine using Palestinian extra virgin olive oil and black seeds. The bars are created through careful layering, with black seeds added to the red section to evoke watermelon seeds. In Palestinian and many other traditions, black seeds are believed to cure all illnesses except death, giving each bar a spiritual dimension.

Offered as a limited edition, soapalestine celebrates the watermelon’s symbolism while directly supporting its artisans. Each bar expresses creativity, identity, and the steadfast resilience of Palestinian life.

HANDMADE IN PALESTINE