
Royal Jalsah
Arabic Majlis · L & U
Handmade in Istanbul
A full Yemeni majlis set for a hall lists every seat module, corner seat, backrest, armrest and pillow the walls need, each as foam in its own cover, while tables, rugs and curtains stay outside it as add-ons. In navy, gold-edged bases ring the room, and each 75 in (190 cm) seat, about 29.5 in (75 cm) deep, holds two to three guests.
The full piece list with sizes is below.
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.
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.
The 4 in (10 cm) and 8 in (20 cm) sets are the everyday choices; 12 in (30 cm) and 16 in (40 cm) cushions are usually made to order.
| Cushion thickness | Height from the floor | How it is built | Sits like |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 in (10 cm) | 10 of 40 cm | The standard cushion | Classic floor-style seating |
| 8 in (20 cm) | 20 of 40 cm | One solid block, or two stacked 4 in cushions | The usual low seat, close to the floor |
| 12 in (30 cm) | 30 of 40 cm | Can be stacked: 8 in plus 4 in | Easier to get up from than a low seat |
| 16 in (40 cm) | 40 of 40 cm | Can be stacked: two 8 in layers | About the seat height of a regular sofa |
Stacked cushions are separate pieces, not sewn together, so a top layer can come off and serve as an extra floor mattress for guests.
A small L usually takes two to four armrests and a large U six or more, spaced so no stretch feels crowded. Your total seating length and the openings set the final count, and the drawing lists each one.
From the atelier
A room-sized order travels in several boxes, more for a large layout than an L, which may arrive on different days. Custom pieces are laid out at the workshop and numbered, so they go down in order against your drawing.
From the atelier
The seat foam is firm to medium-firm; softer or firmer filling can be requested.
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.
Production time depends on your layout and the season — ask us for the current schedule.
| Line | What it covers | In the navy colorway |
|---|---|---|
| Seat modules | Cut from your wall lengths, none longer than 75 in (190 cm) | Navy on bases edged in gold scrollwork |
| Corner seats | One at each inside corner | Navy, continuing the runs |
| Backrests | Two per seat, each half its length | Navy with a gold strip along the top |
| Armrests | Straight boxes and round bolsters | Navy boxes edged in gold |
| Pillows | Matched to the seating | Gold with a dark band |
| Add-ons | Tables, rug and curtains, quoted as separate lines | Black and gold cube tables, cream carpet with gold medallions |
Here, full set means the complete seating for the room, not a fixed bundle, and the rug is not part of it. Two halls from our Yemeni majlis range can share this navy look and still get different lists, because each list is drawn from the walls.
Count from wall length, not the guest list: each 75 in (190 cm) seat holds two to three people, and I plan two per seat when coffee trays need a landing spot. In a narrow hall, seats can come down to about 19.5 in (50 cm) to 23.5 in (60 cm) deep.
For a U, measure the back wall from corner to corner, then each side from the back wall to where the seating should stop, leaving doorways out. Mark the path staff walk with trays. Custom orders start with a layout plan for your approval.
Seats can be made 4 in (10 cm), 8 in (20 cm), 12 in (30 cm) or 16 in (40 cm) high; from 12 in (30 cm) up, guests rise more easily after a long sitting. Builds with wood sit at about 14.5 in (37 cm) to 16 in (40 cm), depending on the model, and are not made lower.
I would keep one height on every wall so nobody meets a step down. Seats use high-density polyurethane foam — ask us for the exact density for your build. The foam is firm to medium-firm. Production time depends on your layout and the season — ask us for the current schedule.
Any color from the fabric range can go on this design, and the gold trim is optional. Navy blue sits with maroon and green among our most requested colors, and fabrics include indoor velvet, chenille, linen-look weaves and cotton-polyester blends. Halls with the same gold detailing appear among our royal-style majlis rooms.
Covers unzip and can be machine-washed on a gentle 86°F (30°C) cycle, which matters after a full house. Ask us about fabric swatches and a foam sample before you order.
Ask for the quote in separate lines so any add-on can wait until the hall has been in use, and send:
Our notes on which choices change a majlis quote cover length, height, build and fabric, fellow host. Venues planning several rooms can start from majlis seating for venues and halls. Custom orders are photographed and filmed for your approval before they ship.
The full set is the seating: seat modules, corner seats, backrests, both armrest styles and pillows, each with cover and filling. Tables, carpet and curtains are separate add-ons; the chandeliers belong to the room.
Single seats, backrests, armrests and covers can be ordered any time, so a U can later continue along another wall. Send the first layout drawing with the request so the new pieces follow its sizes.
Two-tone combinations are possible, so navy seats can carry cream backrests, or the whole hall can move to one lighter shade taken from the numbered swatches.

Arabic Majlis · L & U

Arabic Majlis · L & U

Arabic Majlis · L & U

Arabic Majlis · L & U

Arabic Majlis · L & U

Arabic Majlis · L & U

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Arabic Majlis · L & U

Arabic Majlis · L & U

Arabic Majlis · L & U
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