Copper has been used for thousands of years Through history. Ancient Egyptians and Romans understood the natural antimicrobial properties of copper. They used it to build their hand tools, decorative jewelry and weapons as shown on museums displayed all over the world. Copper is durable, natural, earth friendly, reusable, and recyclable. pedicure bowls are hand Made from a single sheet of the highest quality copper, then hand textured by highly skilled Egyptian artisans, resulting in a durable and beautiful wash basin that will last for generations.