These laser-cut paper cards are a great way to send personal greetings to your friends and family at Purim! The top of the card features a cut-out of Haman, the antagonist of the Purim story, leading Mordechai, the story's hero, around the city of Shushan on horseback. This is a famous scene from the Purim story, and represents the Jews' victory over Haman and his evil plans.
David Fisher, born in Jerusalem, is an Israeli graphic designer who has revived the traditional Jewish art form of paper cutting, that goes back to at least the Middle Ages, through utilizing a modern laser cut technology. Together with his expertise in Hebrew typography, the technique of arranging and designing text, these acclaimed works of art are a beautiful portrayal of Jewish blessings, prayers, symbols and decorative motifs.