The Interior Design of the Contemporary Diwaniya in Kuwait

In both traditional and modern Kuwaiti houses, the diwaniya—a “man cave” where men feel comfortable—is central in terms of both space and function. Due to cultural and religious customs, males and females traditionally socialize in separate groups; men gather in the diwaniya, whereas women gather in...

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