Antique decorative plate

This untreated natural stone comes from the Troy region in Turkey. Travertine (Latin 'lapis tiburtinus' stone from Tibur) is the name given to more or less porous limestones of a light, mostly yellowish to brown color, which precipitates as spring lime from cold, warm or hot freshwater springs. The natural stone precipitates when the water is heated in the air, with carbon dioxide escaping, which reduces the solubility of the lime. The small cavities and holes were created by trapped parts of the plant during the formation of the rock. The fine pores bind the excess water in the soap and thus enable optimal storage. The travertine is permeable to water and thus keeps the soap pleasantly dry. of course, handmade