The Aesthetic Values of Jewelry Designs Inspired by the Decorations of the Covering of the Kaaba

Abstract

The Holy Kaaba is the first historical architectural monument known to the earth, and the hearts of more than a billion Muslims turn to visiting it. It is the Qibla of Muslims, especially since it is an object of reverence and respect, whether individuals or rulers in various historical stages. The covering of the Holy Kaaba was distinguished by its richness in scriptural, floral, and geometric decorations, which are clearly represented in the curtain of the door of the Holy Kaaba (the burqa) and the Kurdashiyat. These decorations blend with each other to show their superior aesthetic and creative values through the artist’s creativity in organizing these three elements (scriptural, floral, and geometric) to harmonize and fill the sides of the Kaaba. Supervising in different ways and taking advantage of its diversity to raise the value of products, especially jewelry, which leads to supporting the economy and competitiveness. The research problem was how to benefit from the decorations of the Kaaba kiswah to create jewelry that suits fashion lines. The research aimed to create jewelry designs that fit contemporary fashions, including the decorations of the Kaaba kiswah. The research assumed that there are statistically significant differences between the proposed designs in achieving their functional and aesthetic value. The importance of research is evident in employing Islamic decorations for covering the Holy Kaaba in inspiring a group of jewelry designs that suit contemporary fashions. The research followed the descriptive method and the experimental method to suit the nature of the research. One of the most important results of the research was the presence of statistically significant differences at the level of (0.05) between the specialists’ evaluation of the designs implemented using Islamic decorations taken from the covering of the Holy Kaaba to achieve the evaluation aspects, as the designs that most achieved the aesthetic and functional aspects were Design No. (4) with a quality factor of (97.31). The least of them is Design No. (5) with a quality factor of (78.85)... Among the most important recommendations is creating new decorations inspired by the covering of the Holy Kaaba and employing them in clothing pieces for women’s fashion suitable for official occasions and for different groups.