The Journal for the Study and Research into the Mandaean Culture, Religion, and Language

Volume 3                                          Special Issue                                           Online edition

Researched by AJAE                                                                                          Copyright 2001

Takta

Various Spellings: takka The takka the pull-string of the Šaruala at the waist. One end of the string is not sewn. In tying raw end must go over the sewn end. When tied when the sewn end hangs to the right and the raw end to the left. Even something as simple as the drawstring has a symbolic purpose.

"They shall see that the signing of all peoples is safeguarded by the drawstring of their Šarwalas and that their name (repute) is protected by their crown."  (44)

Introduction The Various Parts Ksuia Daša Šarwala Takka Burzinqa Nasifa Himiana Taga Shum References Figures