The Echo of Tradition: A Study of Albanian Domestic Life in Kosova (Late 19th-Mid 20th Century) and Its Impact on Contemporary Interior Design
Session
Integrated Design
Description
This research explores how traditional Albanian domestic spaces in Kosova functioned, how cultural values and symbolic motifs shaped them, and if they continue to influence modern interior design to this day and age. The study researches the interior elements and everyday lives of Albanian households in Kosova from the late 1800s to the mid-1900s. We focused on handcrafted textiles, woodwork, and guest rooms. Through qualitative analysis and interviews, field research, and visual documentation, this study identifies aesthetic and functional purposes and practices and how they are being reinterpreted in contemporary design contexts. A highlight of this project is how the memory of tradition persists in the modern home, not only as nostalgia but also as an evolving design language and pride that balances heritage, innovation, and evolution.
Keywords:
Albanian domestic traditions, residential spaces, interior design, symbolic motifs, cultural heritage
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-982-41-2
Location
UBT Lipjan, Kosovo
Start Date
25-10-2025 9:00 AM
End Date
26-10-2025 6:00 PM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2025.196
Recommended Citation
Thaqi, Bora; Ibrahimi, Era; and Bilalli, Albulena, "The Echo of Tradition: A Study of Albanian Domestic Life in Kosova (Late 19th-Mid 20th Century) and Its Impact on Contemporary Interior Design" (2025). UBT International Conference. 9.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/2025UBTIC/ID/9
The Echo of Tradition: A Study of Albanian Domestic Life in Kosova (Late 19th-Mid 20th Century) and Its Impact on Contemporary Interior Design
UBT Lipjan, Kosovo
This research explores how traditional Albanian domestic spaces in Kosova functioned, how cultural values and symbolic motifs shaped them, and if they continue to influence modern interior design to this day and age. The study researches the interior elements and everyday lives of Albanian households in Kosova from the late 1800s to the mid-1900s. We focused on handcrafted textiles, woodwork, and guest rooms. Through qualitative analysis and interviews, field research, and visual documentation, this study identifies aesthetic and functional purposes and practices and how they are being reinterpreted in contemporary design contexts. A highlight of this project is how the memory of tradition persists in the modern home, not only as nostalgia but also as an evolving design language and pride that balances heritage, innovation, and evolution.