This decorative soap dish made of Polish Pottery by Ceramika Artystyczna combines traditional ceramic craftsmanship with a particularly practical everyday function.

It measures approx. 14 × 11 cm, is approx. 3.5 cm high, weighs approx. 200 g and has an internal capacity of approx. 150 ml when filled with water to the rim. Its slightly deeper shape offers many different uses.

The most important functional feature of this version is the 3 drainage holes in the base.

Water left on the soap after washing hands or showering can drain downward through these openings. This means the soap does not remain sitting in a pool of water and can dry more effectively between uses.

This is especially useful for natural soaps, handmade soaps, hair soaps and shampoo bars.

Because the water drains through the holes and underneath the dish, the soap dish should be placed on a water resistant surface or on a suitable small tray underneath.

For classic solid hand soap

The most obvious use is naturally as a soap dish beside the washbasin.

Olive oil soap

Lavender soap

Rose soap

Herbal soap

Honey soap

Milk soap

Soap made with vegetable oils

Handmade natural soap

A high quality bar of soap placed on decorative Polish Pottery immediately looks more elegant, thoughtful and inviting.

Even such a small detail can noticeably change the atmosphere around the washbasin.

For natural soap

Natural soaps often come in many different shapes.

Rectangular

Round

Hand cut

With slightly irregular edges

With dimensions of approx. 14 × 11 cm, this soap dish offers enough room for many standard and handmade soap bars.

Natural colours and visible plant ingredients are especially attractive together with the traditional patterns of Polish Pottery.

Cream coloured oat soap

Yellow calendula soap

Lavender soap

Rose soap

Rustic herbal soap

This means the soap is not merely stored, but also becomes part of the decoration.

For organic soap

High quality organic soaps can also be presented beautifully on this ceramic soap dish.

Anyone who prefers solid care products, durable materials and a more natural bathroom design can use this piece as a stylish addition.

The three drainage holes allow water to move away from the direct contact area beneath the soap and help the bar dry better.

For larger bars of soap

Thanks to its relatively generous surface, the dish is also suitable for larger soap bars that may not sit comfortably on a smaller soap holder.

A wider block of natural soap can also be placed on it easily.

For shampoo bars

Shampoo bars need a permanent place after use.

This soap dish is particularly suitable because of its three drainage holes.

After washing your hair, simply place the shampoo bar on the ceramic dish and allow excess water to drain through the openings.

This keeps the shampoo bar from lying directly on a wet shelf or washbasin.

For hair soap

Traditional hair soap can also be stored on the dish.

Depending on the size of the products, a small hair soap and a hand soap may sometimes fit side by side.

For solid facial cleansers

Solid facial cleansing products are becoming increasingly popular.

The ceramic dish gives them a fixed, tidy and decorative place.

This helps keep the care area in the bathroom more organised and visually harmonious.

For solid body care products

The soap dish can also hold other solid care products.

Solid conditioner

Solid body butter

Massage bars

Solid hand care products

Solid body care bars

It is therefore an excellent addition to modern bathrooms where more and more liquid products are being replaced by solid alternatives.

For the family bathroom

In a family bathroom, the dish can be used every day.

Adult soap

Children’s soap

Natural soap

Hair soap

Shampoo bars

Its size is compact enough for many washbasins while still being large enough for most standard soap bars.

For the guest bathroom

A beautiful soap dish can make a big difference in a guest bathroom or guest toilet.

High quality natural soap

A neatly folded guest towel

A small flower

A subtle decoration

Just a few details can quickly create a more welcoming and personal wash area.

As a decorative bathroom accessory

Polish Pottery is decorative in its own right.

The soap dish does not need to be hidden away. It can be displayed beside the washbasin, on a bathroom shelf or on a cabinet.

It can be combined with white, blue, green or natural coloured towels and with other pieces of Polish Pottery.

For the kitchen

This soap dish is not only suitable for the bathroom.

It can also be very practical in the kitchen.

It can be used for solid hand soap.

It is also suitable for solid dishwashing soap.

Solid dish soap is often used by rubbing a wet sponge or dish brush over the soap block.

After use, the soap can be placed back on the ceramic dish.

Excess water can drain through the three openings.

For solid dish soap

This is a particularly practical kitchen use.

A block of solid dish soap can be kept beside the sink and used as needed with a brush or sponge.

The ceramic dish gives the soap a fixed place while also adding a decorative detail to the kitchen.

For household soap

Traditional household soap, laundry soap or other solid cleaning soaps can also be placed on the dish.

It is therefore especially suitable for traditional, rustic and country style kitchens.

As a jewellery dish

Outside the bathroom and kitchen, the piece can also be used as a small jewellery tray.

Rings

Earrings

Bracelets

Necklaces

Watches

Cufflinks

On a bedside table, dresser or beside the washbasin, it creates a permanent place for personal items.

With very small objects, care should be taken not to place them directly over the drainage holes.

For hair accessories

Hairpins

Hair ties

Hair clips

Small accessories can be collected in one place instead of being scattered around.

For small cosmetics

Lip balm

Perfume samples

Small cream jars

Nail files

Hair accessories

Small care products

The soap dish therefore also becomes a practical multipurpose storage tray.

For decoration

It can also be used purely decoratively.

Dried lavender

Rose petals

Fragrance stones

Potpourri

Shells

Small pebbles

Dried flowers

It can be placed in the bathroom, bedroom or entrance area as a small decorative ceramic piece.

For seasonal decoration

In spring, small flowers or Easter decorations can be placed in it.

In summer, shells and small stones.

In autumn, chestnuts, acorns or small pine cones.

At Christmas, small stars, nuts or other festive decorations.

The same ceramic dish can therefore be restyled throughout the year.

For hotels

A high quality ceramic soap dish can also create a refined detail in hotels.

Handmade natural soap displayed on decorative ceramic looks much more individual than a simple standard solution.

Boutique hotels, country hotels, holiday hotels and individually styled accommodation can use such small details to reinforce their character.

For holiday apartments and guesthouses

In holiday accommodation, it is often the small details that guests notice.

A beautiful soap dish

High quality natural soap

A clean guest towel

A small flower

A few simple elements can make a purely functional bathroom feel much more welcoming.

For restaurants

The soap dish can also be used in guest washrooms in restaurants.

Restaurants with a traditional, regional, country style or craft inspired interior can use the ceramic piece as an attractive design detail.

Natural soap on Polish Pottery can become part of a carefully considered overall concept.

For cafés

Cafés can also use the soap dish in guest areas.

Especially cafés with a country, traditional or handcrafted interior style can use small details like this to create a more coherent atmosphere.

For wellness and spa areas

In wellness and spa areas, solid care products can be presented attractively on the ceramic dish.

Natural soap

Facial soap

Shampoo bar

Massage bar

Solid conditioner

Solid body care

The ceramic supports a natural, high quality and handcrafted look.

For small guesthouses and inns

Smaller guesthouses and accommodation businesses can show personality through individual details.

A beautiful ceramic soap dish combined with good quality textiles and natural soap can create a very well cared for impression.

As a gift

The soap dish is ideal as part of a small gift set.

The soap dish itself

A high quality natural soap

A small guest towel

Dried lavender

Beautiful packaging

This creates a personal gift for many occasions.

Birthday

Mother’s Day

Christmas

Housewarming

Wedding

Guest gift

Thank you gift

Wellness gift

For lovers of handmade soap

People who enjoy high quality or handmade soap often also appreciate a beautiful matching soap holder.

The combination of traditionally decorated ceramic and handmade soap brings together two products with a distinctive handcrafted character.

The advantage of the 3 drainage holes

The most important functional difference compared with a closed soap dish is the presence of 3 holes in the base.

Water can drain away from the area where the soap rests.

This means the soap does not sit continuously in standing water and has better conditions for drying between uses.

This is especially beneficial for natural soap, hair soap and shampoo bars.

Because the water drains downward, the soap dish should be used on a water resistant surface.

More special organic soap recipes

For beginners, a ready made plant based organic soap base is recommended.

It can be gently melted and combined with suitable cosmetic ingredients without directly handling concentrated sodium hydroxide.

Essential oils, fragrances and botanical extracts should always be used according to the manufacturer’s instructions for cosmetic use and maximum permitted dosage.

Organic lemon balm and lavender soap

500 g plant based organic soap base

A small amount of completely dried lemon balm

Cosmetic grade lavender oil according to the manufacturer’s recommended dosage

Gently melt the soap base.

Chop the lemon balm very finely.

Add only a small amount.

Then add the lavender oil according to the recommended dosage.

Pour into moulds and allow to harden completely.

The combination of lemon balm and lavender creates a particularly fresh and natural looking soap.

Organic rose and vanilla soap

500 g plant based organic soap base

A few completely dried rose petals

Cosmetic grade vanilla fragrance according to the manufacturer’s instructions

Slowly melt the soap base.

Chop the rose petals very finely.

Use only a small amount.

Add the vanilla fragrance according to the recommended dosage.

Pour into moulds and allow to harden completely.

This soap is particularly suitable as a gift together with the Polish Pottery soap dish.

Organic oat and honey soap

500 g plant based organic soap base

1 tablespoon very finely ground oats

A small amount of honey only if it is suitable for the soap base being used and the manufacturer provides a recommended quantity

Gently melt the soap base.

Stir in the finely ground oats.

Only add honey according to the instructions of the soap base manufacturer.

Pour into moulds and allow to harden completely.

The light colour and natural texture pair especially well with traditional ceramic.

Organic chamomile and calendula soap

500 g plant based organic soap base

A small amount of completely dried chamomile flowers

A small amount of completely dried calendula flowers

Optional cosmetic grade fragrance

Slowly melt the soap base.

Chop the chamomile and calendula very finely.

Use only a small amount of flowers.

If desired, add a suitable fragrance according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Pour into moulds and allow to harden completely.

Organic rosemary herbal soap

500 g plant based organic soap base

A very small amount of completely dried rosemary

Cosmetic grade essential oil according to the manufacturer’s recommendation

Gently melt the soap base.

Chop the rosemary very finely and add only a small amount.

Only add essential oil at a concentration intended for cosmetic use.

Pour into moulds and allow to harden completely.

The rustic appearance of this soap pairs especially well with traditional ceramic.

Organic coffee and cocoa soap

500 g plant based organic soap base

A very small amount of very finely ground coffee

A small amount of unsweetened cocoa powder of a quality suitable for cosmetic use

Optional cosmetic grade vanilla fragrance

Slowly melt the soap base.

Add only a small amount of coffee and cocoa.

If desired, add vanilla fragrance according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Pour into moulds and allow to harden completely.

The dark speckled appearance makes this soap an interesting gift idea.

Organic coconut and lime soap

500 g plant based organic soap base

A very small amount of finely ground dried coconut, if suitable for the soap base being used

Cosmetic grade lime fragrance or lime oil according to the manufacturer’s recommended dosage

Gently melt the soap base.

Use only a very small amount of coconut.

Add the lime product according to the relevant safety instructions.

Pour into moulds and allow to harden completely.

With citrus oils, always check that the specific product is suitable for skin cosmetics.

Organic orange and vanilla soap

500 g plant based organic soap base

Cosmetic grade orange oil

Cosmetic grade vanilla fragrance

Optional very small amount of completely dried and finely grated orange peel

Gently melt the soap base.

Add orange oil and vanilla fragrance according to their respective manufacturer instructions.

Optionally add a small amount of completely dry orange peel.

Pour into moulds and allow to harden.

The combination of orange and vanilla is especially attractive for autumn, winter and Christmas gifts.

Organic poppy seed and lemon soap

500 g plant based organic soap base

A very small amount of poppy seeds

Cosmetic grade lemon oil according to the manufacturer’s instructions

Slowly melt the soap base.

Add only a few poppy seeds so that the surface does not become too rough.

Add lemon oil in a suitable dosage.

Pour into moulds and allow to harden completely.

The dark poppy seed dots on pale soap create an attractive handmade appearance.

Organic lavender and oat soap

500 g plant based organic soap base

1 tablespoon very finely ground oats

Cosmetic grade lavender oil

A few completely dried lavender flowers

Gently melt the soap base.

Stir in the oats.

Add lavender oil according to the manufacturer’s recommended dosage.

Use only a small amount of finely chopped lavender flowers.

Pour into moulds and allow to harden completely.

Together with the decorative Polish Pottery soap dish, this makes a particularly beautiful wellness gift set.

Important information about making soap at home

If you want to make traditional soap from fats or oils and sodium hydroxide, you should not use general or approximate quantities of lye.

The required quantity of sodium hydroxide depends precisely on the oils used, their saponification values and the desired superfat level.

Sodium hydroxide is highly corrosive and requires suitable safety measures, protective goggles, gloves, an appropriate working environment and a correctly calculated recipe.

For beginners, a ready made plant based soap base is therefore a considerably easier option.

Much more than just a soap dish

This small ceramic piece can take on a different role in different places.

In the bathroom it holds natural soap.

In the guest toilet it presents a special guest soap.

In the shower it holds a shampoo bar.

In the kitchen it holds solid dish soap.

On the bedside table it can be used for jewellery.

In wellness areas it can display solid care products.

In hotel bathrooms it adds a high quality detail.

In holiday apartments it creates a more personal atmosphere.

As a gift, it can be combined with handmade natural soap.

The combination of approx. 14 × 11 cm, a height of approx. 3.5 cm, an internal capacity of approx. 150 ml and 3 drainage holes makes this version particularly practical and versatile.

A small ceramic tray therefore becomes a functional and decorative Polish Pottery soap dish by Ceramika Artystyczna, suitable for private homes as well as hotels, restaurants, cafés, holiday apartments, guesthouses, wellness areas and spas.