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Floor Sofa vs Floor Cushions vs Bean Bags: Low Seating Compared
Three ways to sit low: a structured Arabic floor sofa, loose floor cushions or bean bags.
How to Choose Majlis Colours That Suit Your Room
A simple method for choosing majlis colours: start from floor and walls, pick a main colour, an accent and a piping colour, then test in daylight.
How a Majlis Is Packed, Shipped and Set Up at Your Home
See how a majlis set is vacuum-packed for international shipping, what arrives at your door, and how to unpack, air and arrange it along your walls.
Black and Gold Majlis Ideas for a Formal Guest Room
Black and gold majlis rooms that look formal, not heavy: proportions of black to gold, lighting, wall finishes and fabric choices.
What Is a Toshak? The Afghan Floor Mattress Explained
A toshak is the long floor mattress Afghan families sit, eat and sleep on.
What Affects the Price of a Custom Majlis? Seven Cost Factors
Seven things decide what a custom majlis costs: total length, layout, seat height, foam, fabric, detailing and extras.
Importing a Majlis Sofa to Canada: CBSA, Duty and GST Explained
A Canadian buyer's guide to ordering a majlis from Türkiye: CBSA clearance, how duty and GST or HST are assessed, and delivery across the provinces.
Foam vs Cotton vs Wool: What Should Floor Seating Be Filled With?
Traditional cotton and wool or modern foam? Compare support, weight, upkeep, allergy concerns and lifespan of each majlis filling.
Majlis, Diwan, Jalsa, Sedari, Toshak: Seating Names by Country
The difference between majlis and diwan, plus jalsa, diwaniya, sedari, marbouaa, sedir and toshak: a country-by-country glossary of seating names.
How Many Backrests, Armrests and Throw Cushions Does a Majlis Need?
Plan the majlis cushions for your room: how to count backrests, where armrest bolsters go, and how many throw cushions look right on each layout.
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