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As one of the three primary colors, blue has been a prized hue for thousands of years. It makes up two of the largest elements in nature: the sky and the ocean. However, it's rarely seen in other organic forms like plants or animals. Lapis, a semiprecious blue stone mined in Afghanistan, was sacred in Ancient Egyptian culture. They loved it so much that they started using the stone in their jewelry, art, and headpieces. However, Lapis could not be used to make paint. Every ti

When you think about Egypt, what comes to mind? If the answer is oversized jewelry and belly dancing garb, you're way off! Egyptian fashion for women is somewhat of an anomaly these days. Caught between a vibrant streak of creativity and modest Islamic culture, personal style in Egypt shows a mix of two worlds. In Cairo, you will see many women perusing the streets in clothing more commonly associated with the Gulf countries. Long black abayas, tightly wrapped hijabs, and fac

Eyebrows are very important in Egypt. Some women have their brows tattooed on while others draw them in daily. The most popular style for ey