Nablus and its culture enjoy a certain renown throughout the Palestinian
Territories and the Arab world with significant and unique contributions to Palestinian
culture, cuisine and costume.
Nabulsi, meaning "from Nablus",
is used to describe items such as handicrafts (e.g. Nabulsi soap) and food
products (e.g. Nabulsi cheese) that are made in Nablus or in the traditional
Nablus style.
Traditional costume
Nablus costume was of a distinctive style that employed colorful
combinations of various fabrics. Due to its position as important trade center
with a
