Paint It, Black: A Biography of Kohl Containers (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789492940070)

'Paint it, Black' covers the remarkable history of kohl containers from the Early Bronze Age to the present day, including ancient Egypt, ancient Persia, the culture of the Early Islamic Period and the present-day cultures of North Africa and West Asia. For thousands of years, people from all over the world have used body paint and kohl, a black powdery substance, has been universally used by both men and women throughout history. The book also incorporates a catalogue of a unique collection of kohl containers kept in the Wearable Heritage collection.

Author: Jolanda Bos
ISBN-10: 9492940078
ISBN-13: 9789492940070
Publisher: Blikverduitgevers
Language: English
Published: 09/18/2019
Pages: 356
Format: Hardcover