Temiar facial art tradition lives on with modern cosmetics

In Gua Musang, Kelantan, Orang Asli women of the Temiar tribe continue the centuries-old practice of painting geometric facial motifs, now using lipstick and eyeliner instead of charcoal and limestone paste. They say the patterns' meanings and spiritual ties remain unchanged, and a state culture official calls the adaptation a positive way to keep the heritage alive for younger generations.