The Ibadi Muslims, a little-known community, have lived in towns and villages of North Africa for over a thousand years. This Muslim community originated from Basra in 7th century, found their way in 8th century in part of the north Africa- also called the Maghrib - and evolved throughout Middle Ages. Passing through a turbulent history, Ibadi Muslims developed a unique system of knowledge transmission, combining peoples and texts with the holy mission of preserving their traditions beyond ge...
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The Ibadi Muslims, a little-known community, have lived in towns and villages of North Africa for over a thousand years. This Muslim community originated from Basra in 7th century, found their way in 8th century in part of the north Africa- also called the Maghrib - and evolved throughout Middle Ages. Passing through a turbulent history, Ibadi Muslims developed a unique system of knowledge transmission, combining peoples and texts with the holy mission of preserving their traditions beyond ge...
Kohl: A Cultural History of a Distinctive Fine Line with Zahra Hankir
Oriental Journeys
41 minutes
1 year ago
Kohl: A Cultural History of a Distinctive Fine Line with Zahra Hankir
Kohl is a generic term for a cosmetic eyeliner made using naturally-sourced materials, a pulverized powder which darkens the edges of the eyelids. A cosmetic with a long and captivating history, kohl has been widely used by men, women and children throughout the ages across swathes of Africa and Asia, altering the appearance for a range of purposes and effects. In this episode, we will trace the history of kohl to its known origin and will unveil the depth and multi-dimensionality of this nea...
Oriental Journeys
The Ibadi Muslims, a little-known community, have lived in towns and villages of North Africa for over a thousand years. This Muslim community originated from Basra in 7th century, found their way in 8th century in part of the north Africa- also called the Maghrib - and evolved throughout Middle Ages. Passing through a turbulent history, Ibadi Muslims developed a unique system of knowledge transmission, combining peoples and texts with the holy mission of preserving their traditions beyond ge...
