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Savta Gamila (Savta granny in Hebrew) is a well known figure in northern Israel. She is a daughter of the Druze nation and the Galilee country. As a young girl she was brought up with a great appreciation of nature. Her mother used the family olive grove to create bathing oils and mixtures of wild herbs and flowers for her daughter. Over the years Gamila continued the tradition and today Gamila is the owner of a business that has become a major attraction and a source of pride for the people of Pqiin.

Today Savta Gamila is a family business that serves the Israeli and International market, her name has become a registered trade mark. Visitors to Pqiin can stop by the small factory and gift store and enjoy a cup of coffee and the warm hospitality offered by Gamila and her family.

Photographs by Shai Caspi

The Gamila natural soaps have over the years became known as healing soaps and loyal followers will swear by them. They have been known to nourish and balance the skin, as well as cure skin ailments, prevent hair loss and even old age. The soaps contain over 80% home made olive oil are offered in a variety of scents including Jasmine, Lavender, Orange Blossom, Lemongrass and Rosemary. The boiling process during the soap production which normally is only several hours long is much longer for this soap, as long as 40 hours. And finally, unlike traditional production soaps, this soap doesn’t lather or foam.

Once in a while you meet people that have this look of inner peace and seem very content with their life. Gamila is one of those people. You look at her and you know that she found her calling and that she has fulfilled it with dedication. That’s a great formula for success and the proof is in the soap..You can visit the Gamila Soap Site here !