Our Tale
Our Inspiration~
The Shambles, York, England
our values
A Haven Most Welcoming
Excellence Above Excess
We are fastidious in our selection of our ingredients, choosing only that which is ethically obtained and honorably produced. No creature is harmed in our pursuit of cleanliness, and the Earth, our silent partner, is ever treated with the utmost regard.
Commerce With Conscience
We favor excellence over expedience. Each batch is wrought by hand, with patience and precision, to yield soaps of uncommon quality-- free from the vulgarities of mass production and the harshness of lesser ingredients.
Our apothecary throws wide its doors to all. We champion diversity, embrace queerness, and celebrate the exquisite variety of humankind. In our shop, every soul is seen and valued.
A Most Whimsical Heritage
Rooted in the crooked cobbles of York's beloved Shambles and steeped in the quaint customs of a bygone era, we pay homage to history with every pour. Ours is a world where soap tells stories, and each lather whispers of nostalgia and delight.
The Civilized Indulgence
In this uncivilized world, we extol the quiet luxury of tending to oneself. Whether through a languid soak or the simple pleasures of lather and scent, we believe every person deserves moments of restorative pampering -- elegant, unhurried, and wholly their own.
Your Soapwrights ~ Denise and Brittany
Of Craft & Curiosity
We are devoted to the noble art of soap-making, wherein each bar is not merely a confection of oils, but a miniature marvel -- an objet d'art, designed to enchant both the hand and eye. In our workshop, utility weds imagination.
Merriment in Measure
Though we conduct our trade with seriousness of purpose, we are not without our jests. Theatrical flourishes, cunning riddles, and fanciful names abound -- for we believe that a touch of whimsy does greatly improve one's outlook.