Al-Musnad Calligraphy in the Kingdom of Sheba as a Source of Inspiration for Contemporary Yemeni Furniture Design

-Abstract: Cultural heritage has a major impact on the present, past and future of peoples in most areas of life, especially the arts and interior design in particular, which is the focus of specialization and the formulation of this research, as the research is devoted to one of the cultural heritages, which are the letters of the Musnad script, which are among the most prominent features of ancient Yemeni culture, where It represents an integral part of the cultural and artistic identity. This script was used in the writings of engraved or drawn inscriptions in the civilization of the Kingdom of Sheba. It carried with it unique aesthetics that could be inspired and used in multiple fields, including interior design and furniture. When contemplating the minute details of the Musnad calligraphy, it becomes clear that the first Yemeni calligrapher possessed a unique and exceptional artistic taste, incomparable to the calligraphy of other ancient languages, especially in the stages. Late. Many texts appear to have been designed using the latest contemporary design techniques. Each Musnad letter takes a wonderful geometric and aesthetic shape. It is considered as a distinctive element to inspire the design of a piece of furniture, the aesthetic ratio between the parts of the same crafts makes it an inspiring artistic source for the artist and designer. Keywords: Al-Musnad Calligraphy - Kingdom of Sheba - contemporary furniture design.