Embroidered Challah Cover. Adapted from Groom's Wedding Suit. Afghanistan, 1950s
Beautify your Shabbat table with this stunning embroidered challah cover from the Land of Israel:
- Fashioned with Stars of David, pomegranates, and an elegant floral motif.
- Contains the central words Shabbat V’Yom Tov in the center, Shabbat and holidays.
- Outstanding gift that will be used time and time again, enhancing your table to new heights!
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Cotton and Polyester
Size: 20" x 15.4" / 51 cm x 39 cm
This stunning challah cover will become the regal centerpiece of any festive table! It is embroidered in a colorful floral pattern adapted from a mid 20th century groom's wedding suit from the ancient Jewish community of Afghanistan. In the center of the challah cover are the Hebrew words Shabbat Veyom Tov (Sabbath and Holidays).
Artist Yair Emanuel, a graduate of the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design, lives and works in Jerusalem. Vivid and harmonious colors as well as a mixture of the old and the new characterize Emanuel's work, which is designed and crafted in his Jerusalem studio. The principal techniques utilized encompass painting on silk, hand-embroidery, raw-silk appliqué and painting on wood.