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Jewish wedding fabric embroidered with silver and gold - Judaica, early 20th century, Ukraine
From €1,698.85
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Żydowska tkanina weselna wyszywana srebrem i złotem - Judaika, pocz. XX w., Ukraina—
€1,698.85
Discover an extraordinary and rare item of Judaica – an authentic Jewish wedding fabric from the early 20th century, originating from the territories of Ukraine. This unique sacred object, embroidered with silver and gold, once served as a central element of the wedding ceremony, fulfilling both a decorative and symbolic function intended to bring blessing to the newlyweds.
The fabric is a splendid example of Jewish folk art and craftsmanship. The embroideries made with metal thread (likely silver and gilded) testify to the high value and solemnity of the occasion for which it was created. Items of this type, often called "mizrachs" or special tablecloths, were used during the ceremony under the canopy (chuppah) or to cover the wedding table. Their rich ornamentation often included plant motifs, zoomorphic motifs (e.g., birds as a symbol of fertility), and inscriptions with blessings in Hebrew.
For a collector of Judaica, folk art, or historical textiles, this object holds immense value. It is not only a material trace of the rich Jewish culture of Eastern Europe, which was largely lost during World War II, but also a moving work of craftsmanship. It presents a unique opportunity to acquire an authentic artifact of religious, historical, and artistic significance, ideal for a collection of sacred art, Judaica, or ethnographic items.
Due to its age and the nature of the material, the fabric requires special care and will be a splendid focal point of any collection, reminding of the traditions and rituals of past generations.
The fabric is a splendid example of Jewish folk art and craftsmanship. The embroideries made with metal thread (likely silver and gilded) testify to the high value and solemnity of the occasion for which it was created. Items of this type, often called "mizrachs" or special tablecloths, were used during the ceremony under the canopy (chuppah) or to cover the wedding table. Their rich ornamentation often included plant motifs, zoomorphic motifs (e.g., birds as a symbol of fertility), and inscriptions with blessings in Hebrew.
For a collector of Judaica, folk art, or historical textiles, this object holds immense value. It is not only a material trace of the rich Jewish culture of Eastern Europe, which was largely lost during World War II, but also a moving work of craftsmanship. It presents a unique opportunity to acquire an authentic artifact of religious, historical, and artistic significance, ideal for a collection of sacred art, Judaica, or ethnographic items.
Due to its age and the nature of the material, the fabric requires special care and will be a splendid focal point of any collection, reminding of the traditions and rituals of past generations.
