
03.09.20 / Parya Zaghand
Fun Fact Time! We’ve all heard how Cleopatra used to take long luxurious baths in a tub full of rose water 🌹but did you know that it’s still being used in many customs and rituals around the world until today? For example, the Arabs, known for their traditional #hospitality, give visitors a warm and #royal welcome to their homes by washing their hands with rose water which are poured from elaborately carved out vessels. After a scrumptious meal, they again would wash their visitors’ hands with rose water to remove any lingering smell of food. Talk about a VIP treatment! More persian rose water fun facts here.

Image Credit: Silver Roses by museum.razavi.ir
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