The Kiswa, the cloth covering the Kaaba, uses 120 kg of gold thread for sewing the Quranic verses.
Kiswa and its Materials
The Kiswa is an elaborate textile created by skilled craftsmen. It is replaced annually and involves a significant amount of precious materials. Key components include:
- Black Silk: 670 kg of pure silk forms the base of the Kiswa.
- Gold Thread: 120 kg of gold thread is used to embroider the Quranic verses.
- Silver Thread: 100 kg of silver thread is also used in the embroidery process.
These precious materials are meticulously woven together to create the Kiswa, which holds great religious significance.
Details of the Kiswa Creation
The creation of the Kiswa is a complex process involving 160 skilled craftsmen. They expertly weave the silk and embroider the calligraphic designs with gold and silver thread.
The verses are typically embroidered onto the lower part of the top quarter of the walls of the Kiswa, highlighting the importance of the text within the Islamic faith.
