Mohammed Ali Abdo, Fatema
(2019)
The Cultural Significance Of
Traditional Wooden Furniture: A Case
Study Of ‘Takhtah’, Sana’a Yemen.
Masters thesis, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Abstract
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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