The Cultural Significance Of Traditional Wooden Furniture: A Case Study Of ‘Takhtah’, Sana’a Yemen
This study discusses one ignored issue on movable heritage furniture properties and its cultural significance. ‘Takhtah’ is a traditional wooden coffee table and a cabinet. It was often used in the traditional houses of the Old City of Sana'a. “Takhtah* can no longer be seen in many traditio...
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| Format: | Thesis |
| Language: | English |
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2019
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.usm.my/61106/1/The%20cultural%20significance%20of%20traditional%20cut.pdf |
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| Summary: | This study discusses one ignored issue on movable heritage furniture properties
and its cultural significance. ‘Takhtah’ is a traditional wooden coffee table and a
cabinet. It was often used in the traditional houses of the Old City of Sana'a. “Takhtah*
can no longer be seen in many traditional houses as it was replaced by more
contemporary furniture. This study aims to highlight the cultural significance of the
Takhtah as a movable furniture element in Sana'a Heritage House. This study is a
qualitative study as it investigates Takhtah as a case study. |
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