Moroccan Natural Kohl Stone

✨ Moroccan Natural Kohl Stone — A Traditional Black Eyeliner

This is raw Moroccan kohl stone: dark, metallic-looking mineral pieces that can be ground into the fine black powder used as traditional eyeliner. It is known as kohl, surma, sorma, khol, kajal and ithmid, and in Arabic as حجر الكحل, كحل, سورمة and إثمد. The pieces shown have a deep charcoal-black colour with reflective mineral surfaces, while the loose powder is a soft black-grey.

🌿 Traditional and Cultural Uses

Across Morocco, North Africa and the Arab world, kohl has long belonged to everyday adornment and family beauty rituals. It was traditionally applied around the eyes to define the gaze, especially for celebrations, visits and special occasions. Kohl was also worn as a protective adornment, with families associating it with warding off the evil eye. Its place in the traditional toiletry box is both practical and symbolic: a small black line that completes a classic look.

🧴 Preparation and Use

Traditional kohl is prepared as a very fine powder before use. Work with clean, dry tools and make only the amount you need.

1. Choose a small, clean piece of kohl stone.
2. Crush it carefully in a clean mortar until it becomes a very fine powder.
3. Place a little powder in a clean kohl container or small dish.
4. Use a clean traditional applicator to trace the eyelid lightly, then close the container after use.

• 🖤 Use it as traditional black eyeliner for a defined eye look.
• ✨ Keep it for Moroccan beauty rituals and festive preparation.
• 🧿 Wear it as a customary protective adornment in traditions that value kohl.

🧾 Ingredients

Single-ingredient raw kohl stone. No blend is indicated; the stone is supplied in its natural, unground form and is prepared by the customer as needed.

🔬 Product Profile

Form: irregular raw mineral stones with loose powder from the pieces. Colour: charcoal black to dark grey with a metallic sheen. Texture: firm stone that yields a fine dark powder when carefully ground.

📦 How We Sell It

Supplied as loose, unground kohl stone pieces. Choose from 100g, 250g, 500g, 1kg, 2kg, 3kg or 5kg.

⚠️ Usage Note

For external decorative and traditional use only; do not eat. Keep away from children and pets, and use clean tools for each application.

🌤️ Storage

Keep the stones and prepared powder in a sealed, dry container away from humidity, direct sunlight and moisture. Store separate from food and keep the applicator clean; when kept dry, the stone remains suitable for traditional preparation over time.