We visited the living Kiswah museum, where the curtain covering the walls and door of the Kaa’ba are made. The site is equipped with historic weaving machines and embroidery stations, where men are responsible for creating the astounding black cover with gold embroidery that covers Allah's house. Verses and words from the Quran in Arabic calligraphy are embroidered on the curtains, as well as in a different fabric used to cover the inner walls of the Kaa’ba. Although the design of what is inscribed has not changed in over half a century, it is known to have changed in previous centuries.
In the courtyard outside the weaving and embroidery rooms, we were amazed to find dates on the ground, which have fallen from the fondant palm trees. Nothing like a fresh date to remind us of the sweet opportunity we have been blessed with, and how we’ll be living Mecca in a few days.
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