Handmade kohl (often purchased from local souks or sellers) is still sought after despite these shifts, particularly among those who value cultural continuity. Maram, an Egyptian woman in her mid ...

the history of eyeliner began with kohl—the OG eye-defining essential in ancient Egypt. The word kohl comes from Arabic, but this beauty staple goes by many names: al-kahal in Arabic ...

Much like their Ancient Egyptian counterparts, Emirati women even had their kohl buried with them, along with their jewelry and pottery. Abu Issa demonstrates how to make the pigment: she begins ...