It comes from the Persian word "دیوان" (dīvān), which originally referred to a council chamber or a place for receiving guests. Over time, it came to refer to a type of cushioned seating or a sofa-like structure.
It comes from the Persian word "دیوان" (dīvān), which originally referred to a council chamber or a place for receiving guests. Over time, it came to refer to a type of cushioned seating or a sofa-like structure.