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source_url: https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/arabic-kohl-02261 <!-- generated by build_corpus.py from data_sources/ich_elements.json --> # Arabic Kohl **Arabic Kohl** Arabic Kohl is both a craft and a social practice, integral to the lifestyle of Bedouin and nomadic tribes as well as rural, marshland and fishing communities in the Arab region. It is a fine black powder used as eyeliner by people of all genders, serving not only as a cosmetic but also as protection against wind, sand and sunlight. A part of everyday life, special occasions and religious rituals, it is made from natural ingredients, with the preparation varying according to local environments and lifestyles. Kohl is made either at home or in gatherings, mostly by women, who transmit the related knowledge and skills to their daughters and granddaughters. It is typically stored in decorative containers called 'makhala', which are often passed down as family keepsakes. The practice is also transmitted through oral traditions, community events, schools and cultural institutions. Besides being a symbol of community identity and a key part of daily beauty routines, kohl is used as a physical and spiritual healing remedy. ## Key facts - UNESCO inscription: 2025 (Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity) - Shared inscription with: United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Jordan, Libya, Oman, State of Palestine, and others (9 in total) - Also known / searched as: kohl, arabic kohl, kuhl, kajal, eyeliner, makhala, eye cosmetic, traditional cosmetics Source: https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/arabic-kohl-02261