TEXTILE INDUSTRY (2)

Mohammad Suyanto 

Abstract

Kiswah a veil that covers the Kaaba. First introduced Kiswah since before the arrival of Islam. from the early days of Islam measuring 14 meters x 77 meters has decorated with embroidered gold and silver (and later Qur'anic verses), made with sophisticated tailoring shows each year to cover the Ka `bah during Hajj season. For the purposes of kiswah often dimpor Yemen or Egypt. Perpetuate a tradition since before the birth of Islam, historian of Mecca, al-Fasi related that the Prophet Muhammad covered the Kaaba with al-thiyab al-Khalifah successor Yamaniyah and clothe the Kaaba with clothing made of linen of Egypt.

Nevertheless, local and manufacture decorative inlay that often arises is ornate and intricate inlay. Caliph Uthman ibn Affan introduced brocade decorative embellishment on kiswah, a habit that appeared to have experienced increased growth over time rumitdengan. Although kiswah not until the early fourteenth century, according to al-Fasi, that the Qur'anic text first appeared. However Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. and his successor Caliph committed to manufacturing quality and frugality in producing kiswah, this event has been running until now.

In the past one year installation kiswah two or three times. Kiswah long kiswah closed with a new one. Since the Caliph Al-Nasir, Caliph Abasiyah start putting kiswah tradition at the Kaaba with one kiswah, until now. When the Caliph Abasiyah perform the pilgrimage at 160 after hijra, see the pile kiswah can damage the Kaaba itself. Then he decided to use only one kiswah. Caliph Al Ma'mun replaced kiswah three times per year, with a different color. 8 Dhulhijjah red, white gabati for 1 Rajab and red lace on 29 Ramadan.

By analogy, the relative costs, on average, with modern automated technology, khiswah-most new black, 5 pieces of silk cloth covering 658 square meters are needed to produce each year equivalent to 4.5 U.S. dollars U.S. dollars and takes more than 200 employees. Previously mentioned that women's clothing 100 dinars and dirhams in 1000 used thiyab said at the time of the Prophet Muhammad, not the sheet mentioned the Prophet's grandfather's grave reported plated with 1000 mistqal (4250 grams) of gold which has been known for its beauty has an amazing price.

source:http://journal.amikom.ac.id

TEXTILE INDUSTRY (1)

Mohammad Suyanto 

Abstract

Textile industry in the Hejaz is the industry forward. Weaving is an art form in the middle of developing early Arabia because the availability of raw materials. Wool is abundant as a material for making yarn, used local craftsmen weave into household goods and clothing. Dye and sewing clothes is also a key sub-sectors of this industry. Bukhari presents several chapters in his book about the work they do. Some Sahabat Rasulullah s.a.w. , Among Ubaidillah, Caliph Abu Bakr and Caliph `Uthman ibn` Affan a clothing merchant who market their products in the market of Medina. Messenger s.a.w. mention the types of clothing when asked by a man of Ihram clothing.

Ibn Umar r.a. said that a man asked the Prophet about the clothing worn by people who Ihram, the Prophet said: "Do you wear gamis / dress, turban, pants, headgear and shoes. For those who do not have slippers, so-so wearing sandals with cut lower than the ankles. Do not wear clothes that are anointed with oil za'faran or minak wars "(Muslim).

This is a real regional sectors, both in trade and in production. Al-Waqidi mensitir that supplies from a dealer about 1,500 items of clothing and 20 bales of clothing sold in Yemen during the Medina Prophet and at the time of Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. no less than 7 caravan trade with Syria clothing that arrived in Medina every day. Similarly, the Egyptian textile makes a good trade route along the road they are on the various markets the Hijaz. Slavery comes in close contact due to the production of clothing that people do the Hijaz. Al-Isfahani states that `Umar bin Abi Rabi` ah has 70 slaves who were included in the areas of weaving, a member of the Children of slaves hired Makhsum for the same purpose and the rest are involved in weaving palm leaves into baskets, and dates and other bermafaat products.

source:http://journal.amikom.ac.id