Tag: Otaiba

Story of Tabla and the Late Sheikha Hamda Bint Ahmed Al Otaiba

Containing verses from the Holy Qu’ran, this “tabla” (a piece of gold often worn by a child as a symbol of protection) dates back to the early 1900’s. It was first owned by Sheikha Hamda bint Ahmed bin Khalaf Al Otaiba (1938–1958) who was the daughter of Ahmed bi...