توظيف الزخارف الكتابية في كسوة الكعبة لعمل تذكارات سياحية

الملخص EN

The research addresses the utilization of the ornamental writings on the Kiswah of the Kaabah in touristic production and in the making of souvenirs to support religious tourism.

This research aims to: 1- Study the Kiswah of the Kaabah and its ornaments، 2- Identify the materials and techniques used in decorating the Kiswah of the Kaabah، 3- Utilize ornamental writings on the Kiswah of the Kaabah to make souvenirs، 4- Utilize modern materials and techniques to make souvenirs from the ornaments of the Kiswah of the Kaabah.

This research follows a descriptive and applied approach.

Multiple techniques and tools were used to collect information on the subject matter of the research.

These tools include the following: Questionnaire, observation, museums and acquisitions, and digital photography.

During the study, 20 souvenirs were created using versatile techniques such as hand embroidery, machine embroidery, engraving and printing, and laser printing.

In addition, various raw materials were used in the making of souvenir pieces.

The study reveals the possibility of using decorative writings of the Kiswah of the Kaabah to make souvenirs.

It concluded that the use of the ornamental writing units of the Kiswah of the Kaabah has upgraded the aesthetic standard of the samples made, rendering them religiously and historically authentic, as well as their being contemporary.

Moreover, modern techniques and materials hepled in decreasing time and effort in the production of these souvenirs.

The main recommendations of this paper include: The factory should house a unit for production of souvenirs made from the ornaments of the Kiswah of the Kaabah to be distributed in the market.