Shown in black and ivory meander

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Ready-Made Velvet Jalsa Majlis: Straight and Corner Modules

Three fixed module sizes make up the Ready-Made Velvet Jalsa Majlis, a ready-made velvet majlis of long and short straight seats and square corners, so a single wall, an L or a U can be planned with a tape measure. Straight seats are 75 in (190 cm) or 59 in (150 cm) long, and the 16 in (40 cm) seat height is close to a regular sofa.

Arabic Majlis · Single, L & U

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Item details

Category: Arabic Majlis
Layouts: Single wall, L-shaped, U-shaped
Colors photographed: Black and ivory meander
Seat height: 16 in (40 cm), 12 in (30 cm)
Style: Ready made velvet majlis
Fabric: First-quality Turkish fabric
Made in: Istanbul, Türkiye

What's in the set

The full piece list with sizes is below.

Shipping & customs

US & Canada: Delivery to the US and Canada is by tracked express courier — ask us for the current transit estimate.
United Kingdom: UK delivery is by tracked express courier — ask us for the current transit estimate.
Europe: Delivery across Europe is by tracked express courier — ask us for the current estimate for your country.
The Gulf: Delivery to the Gulf is by tracked express courier — ask us for the current estimate for your country.
Australia & NZ: Delivery to Australia and New Zealand is by tracked express courier — ask us for the current estimate.
Customs: US: Import duties for US deliveries are set by US Customs — ask us how they apply to your order before you pay.
Customs: Canada: Import taxes for Canadian deliveries are set by Canadian customs — ask us how they apply to your order.
Customs: UK: UK import VAT applies to furniture shipped from abroad — ask us how it's handled for your order before you pay.
Customs: elsewhere: Import taxes depend on your country's rules — ask us how they apply to your order before you pay.
Payment: Payment is made through a secure payment link once you approve your quote — ask us which methods are available in your country.
Paying over time: Ask us whether pay-over-time options are available in your country.

Cushions are pressed, rolled and vacuum-sealed for shipping and spring back to full size once you open them; they can't be re-compressed at home.

Your set ships in several boxes, typically two or three for an L-shape and more for larger layouts, and they may arrive on different days.

Every box gets its own tracking number, emailed as soon as your order ships.

Each shipment travels with a commercial invoice that lists the goods, their value, weight and materials.

Care

Covers unzip and can be machine-washed on a gentle 86°F (30°C) cycle with a mild detergent; avoid heat, which can shrink them.

How high will you sit?

If someone at home finds low seats hard to get up from, choose 12 in (30 cm) or the 16 in (40 cm) sofa-height option; 4 in (10 cm) to 8 in (20 cm) suits a classic floor-style room or a prayer room.

Thickness guide

Seat height	Height from the floor	Sits like
12 in (30 cm)	30 of 40 cm	Easier to get up from than a low seat
16 in (40 cm)	40 of 40 cm	About the seat height of a regular sofa

Most raised majlis designs can also be made at 8 in (20 cm), keeping the same look at half the height.

Questions buyers ask

What's the difference between a low-seater and a high-seater majlis, and how high is each one?

A low seater sits about 4 in (10 cm) to 8 in (20 cm) off the floor, while a high seater is a raised majlis of about 14.5 in (37 cm) to 16 in (40 cm), close to a regular sofa. Most designs come in both, and only the seat base changes.

From the atelier

Does a majlis have to run wall to wall, or can it cover only part of the room?

A majlis can cover only part of a room; wall-to-wall seating is a choice, not a requirement. Partial layouts suit family rooms, apartments and walls with doors, while wall-to-wall suits formal guest rooms.

From the atelier

What's inside the cushion?

The seat foam is firm to medium-firm; softer or firmer filling can be requested.

Seat foamSeats use high-density polyurethane foam — ask us for the exact density for your build.
Seat height16 in (40 cm), 12 in (30 cm)
BuildChoose all-foam modules or a wooden-frame build; softer or firmer filling is available on request.
MaterialsVelvet covers; the upholstery uses first-quality Turkish fabric.
On arrivalOpen the vacuum bags within about a week of delivery and give the cushions about a day to recover their full shape before use.

What does a quote cover?

A custom majlis quote covers seat cushions, backrests, two styles of armrest and matching pillows, all with covers and filling; tables, rugs and curtains are separate add-ons.

Long straight moduleSet by your layout75 × 29.5 × 16 in (190 × 75 × 40 cm)
Short straight moduleSet by your layout59 × 29.5 × 16 in (150 × 75 × 40 cm)
Corner moduleOne per inside corner39 × 39 × 16 in (100 × 100 × 40 cm)
Armrest bolsterOne per open end10 × 10 × 21.5 in (25 × 25 × 55 cm)
Accent pillowDepends on the design

How is your order made?

Production time depends on your layout and the season — ask us for the current schedule.

Step 1Layout planCustom orders start with a layout plan for your approval.
Step 2Your approvalBefore production we confirm the model, every measurement, the seat height and the fabric code with you.
Step 3Handmade in IstanbulCut, sewn and finished to order in our Istanbul atelier.
Step 4Photos before deliveryCustom orders are photographed and filmed for your approval before they ship.

Questions about this design

What sizes are the straight and corner modules?

Module	Size	Where it goes
Long straight seat	75 × 29.5 × 16 in (190 × 75 × 40 cm)	The main run of a wall
Short straight seat	59 × 29.5 × 16 in (150 × 75 × 40 cm)	A shorter wall or the end of a run
Square corner	39 × 39 × 16 in (100 × 100 × 40 cm)	Where two runs meet
Armrest, straight or round	Larger bolster for raised seats	Each open end of a run

Foam inserts sit inside the velvet covers, and the corner is its own square rather than an angled seat end, so the three sizes combine freely. Made-to-measure builds, where every seat is cut to the wall, are compared with these fixed sizes on the Arabic majlis overview.

How do the modules add up along your walls?

Planning is plain arithmetic, because nothing is cut to length: a wall takes as many long and short seats as fit, and each inside corner takes one square.

For an L on a 114 in (290 cm) and a 98 in (250 cm) wall, the square sits in the angle, a long seat finishes the first wall and a short one the second. I would rather leave a small gap than force a module that does not fit.

Why do the modules sit at sofa height rather than on the floor?

At 16 in (40 cm) the seat is close to a regular living-room sofa, so guests who rarely sit on the floor can sit down and stand up easily. Seats are about 29.5 in (75 cm) deep, and a thicker majlis backrest takes about 6 in (15 cm) to 8 in (20 cm) of that.

At this height I prefer a firm seat, since a soft one makes standing up harder, and these modules sit firm to medium-firm. Seats use high-density polyurethane foam — ask us for the exact density for your build.

Which velvet designs come in these module sizes?

The black and ivory meander velvet in the photos is one of several velvet designs made on the same three module sizes, and the others are shown as fabric cards on request. For a shade outside a design's range, a made-to-measure majlis in plain fabric is the usual route. To feel the velvet first, see the majlis sample box. Ask us about fabric swatches and a foam sample before you order.

What stays fixed on a ready-made module, and what can change?

Fixed: the three module sizes and the 29.5 in (75 cm) depth.
Fixed: the 16 in (40 cm) seat height, or 12 in (30 cm) on lower designs.
Your choice: the layout, from one run to a U with two corner squares.
Your choice: the velvet design.
Not possible: custom lengths or depths.

When a wall needs other lengths, the same look is usually possible as a made-to-measure set.

What should you check before ordering ready modules?

Does each wall take whole modules, with the leftover space where you want it?
Is there a door, radiator or vent where a module would stand?
Have you counted one corner square for every inside corner?

Send the wall lengths and a photo of the room, and the team replies with a module list for your walls. Made-to-order sets take a little longer than ready ones — ask us for the current timing.

Send your walls
We draw the layout
You approve, then we cut

Can a ready-made module be shortened to fit my wall?

Ready modules keep their 75 in (190 cm) and 59 in (150 cm) lengths. When a wall needs a different length, the usual answer is a made-to-measure majlis, where every seat is cut to the wall.

Can the corner square be left out to make two separate runs?

Two straight runs that do not meet are a normal layout: each run ends in an armrest instead of turning into a corner square, which suits a room broken up by a doorway.

Can these velvet modules be ordered lower than sofa height?

Some designs come as 12 in (30 cm) modules instead of 16 in (40 cm), which suits a room where the seating faces a low table; ask which ones before planning.