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Welcome to The Jewish Heritage Collection of Designer Judaic Textiles, where we pride ourselves by the tales we tell through our threads. 

Blossom - Challah Cover

RUSSET  / RAFIA / ROSE

Designed in appreciation of natures splendour and rejuvenation cycle.

The seven stamens within each flower represent the cyclic nature of the natural world and G-d’s creation.

Inspiration taken from the Prunus Sargentii plant during Spring time.

Text in Hebrew reads Shabbat Ve Yom Tov

Fabric: Cotton/Linen blend

Dimensions: 55cm x 40cm

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Bread & Wine - Challah Cover

IVORY / TAUPE

Embroidered on a sheer base fabric and lined with same.  The 22 vine leaves represent the Hebrew Alphabet with all its mystery and powers, and the 6 ears of wheat represent the days of toil.  The embroidery creates playful shadows through the sheer fabric. 

Inspiration taken from my love of Art Nouveau.

The text Shabbat is evocative of a font of that era.  The piece is hand finished with satin bias trim matching the embroidery thread.

Fabric: Polyester

Dimensions: 55cm x 40cm

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Ears of wheat - Challah Cover

GOLD/  BRONZE/  SILVER   (metallic thread)

Designed as a reminder of how very blessed we are for the creation of the Sun.

The Ears of Wheat are modelled on ancient Emmer Wheat, also known as Mother Wheat, from which all other wheats have evolved. 

The number of Ears (28 in number) are reference to The Blessing of the Sun "Birkat Hachama" which in accordance to Jewish Tradition is recited every 28 years of the Solar Cycle in thanks to our Creator for creating the Sun.

The Hebrew word Hamozti embroidered in the centre of the design is part of the Blessing of the Bread :  “Hamotzi lechem min Ha’aretz”   -   “bringest forth bread from the earth”.

Fabric: Cotton/Linen blend

Dimensions: 55cm x 40cm

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Seed Head - Challah Cover

PERSIMMON / MAGENTA / TURMERIC

The ten stalks represent the ten commandments. The Seed-Head per se represents the continuation of the Jewish race. The seven (large) seeds on each umbel represent the seven branched Menorah.

The undulated shapes represent the elements :

-        Top row –  Fire & Air-  Sun & Sky

-        Middle Row – Earth – the Judean Hills

-        Bottom Row – Water – the oceans

Design inspired by the humble Fennel plant.

Text in Hebrew script reads Shabbat Shalom.

Fabric: Cotton/Linen blend

Dimensions: 55cm x 40cm

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Leaf - Challah Cover

SILVER /  MULBERRY / JADE

The beauty of the variegated Canna leaf with its prominent vein structure was the inspiration behind this simplistic yet elegant design.

The seven larger leaves represent the days of the week, the largest being the Sabbath.

Text in Hebrew script reads Shabbat Shalom

Fabric: Cotton/Linen blend

Dimensions: 55cm x 40cm

 

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Summer Breeze - Challah Cover & runner set

BLUE / BEIGE / GREY


This coordinating set with cheerful patterns would uplift any Shabbat table.  The runner can be used as a centre piece or as a two setting place mat, across the width of the table.


Entirely manually produced using traditional Screen Printing methods

Hebrew text reads “Shabbat Ve Yom Tov”

My inspiration for the melange of patterns emanated from Japanese Pottery

Fabric:  100% cotton, hem stitched, unlined

Dimensions:

Challah Cover 55cm x 40cm

Runner 50cm x 160cm

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Dancing Flames - Challah Cover

BEIGE  /  GREY 

Inspired by the dancing flames of Shabbat candles and Cubism, this design is embroidered in chain stitch which produces an extra dimension through the direction of the dense embroidery stitches.  Available in two neutral base fabrics and embroidered in muted shades of mustard, grey and air force blue

Hebrew text reads Shabbat

Fabric:  Cotton Chambray  

Dimensions:  55cm x 40cm

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Sea shells - Challah cover & runner set

BLUE / BEIGE / GREY

This coordinating set with cheerful patterns would uplift any Shabbat table.  The runner can be used as a centre piece or as a two setting place mat, across the width of the table.

Entirely manually produced using traditional Screen Printing methods

Hebrew text reads “Shabbat Ve Yom Tov”

My inspiration for the melange of patterns emanated from Japanese Pottery

Fabric:  100% cotton, hem stitched, unlined

Dimensions:

Challah Cover 55cm x 40cm

Runner 50cm x 160cm

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Paisley- Challah Cover

GOLD /Antique Gold                           

GREY / Silver                          

WHITE / Silver

This attractive Challah Cover available in three subtle colour combinations will uplift any Shabbat table setting. Designed with Paisley and Floral motifs embroidered in chain stitch with metallic accents, finished with piped edging and the word Shabbat embroidered in the centre.

My inspiration was drawn from Mehndi motifs

Fabric:  Poly Dupion

Dimensions:  55cm x 40cm

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T-Rose - Challah Cover

GOLD  /  GREY

Given the name of its’ designer, Tamara Rose, this elegant contemporary depiction of roses swaying in the wind has delicate gold embroidery couched outlines to the petals and slender stems sweeping in motion

My inspiration is rooted in the work of that famous Scotsman, but this Rose is original to me

Hebrew text reads Shabbat Ve Yom Tov

Fabric:  Gold - Poly Dupion  / Grey - Cotton Chambray

Dimensions:  55cm x 40cm

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Old World - Challah Cover

OLD GOLD  /  CLARET

Reminiscent of lavishly ornate Moroccan Wedding Robes this piece was designed to reflect on bygone days.  Available in a rich Claret or a subtle Old Gold.

Hebrew text reads Shabbat Ve Yom Tov

Fabric:  Crushed Velvet

Dimensions:  55cm x 40cm

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We Are One - Challah Cover

FUCHSIA  /  TURQUOISE

A rich and vibrant design with golden spheres encompassing the space is representative of all life form in the universe, and the ribbon connecting them all is to symbolise that We Are One.  The Hebrew song Shalom Alechem is recited to welcome the Angels of Peace on the Sabbath eve.

Hebrew text reads Shalom Alechem – Peace be Upon You

Fabric:  Teal Poly Dupion  

Dimensions:  55cm x 40cm

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All Seasons - Challah Cover

IVORY

Inspired by the beauty of Nature in all seasons, the intention of this design is to illustrate the wisdom and precision of Natures body clock, the seasons orbiting around the Star of David and the birds knowing when to migrate, grace and balance present at all times. “Speak to the earth and she will teach thee” Job 12:8

Hebrew text reads Shabbat Nifla be kol Onah – A fabulous Shabbat in Every Season

Fabric:  Ivory Poly Dupion 

Dimensions:  55cm x 40cm

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Autumn Leaves - Challah Cover

GREY

The colours of Autumn leaves, each with its own pattern and form, demonstrates that beauty is found everywhere, even in a decaying stage.  The seven leaves and curved lines symbolise the seven days of the week in which every day something special can be seen if we care to look for it.  This design is embroidered in a muted colour palette.

Hebrew text reads Shabbat

Fabric:  Cotton Chambray  

Dimensions:  55cm x 40cm

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My Heart is in the East

BEIGE                   

In homage to the great Poet Laureate Yehuda Halevi who lived in Spain (Sefarad) and yearned to journey to the Holy Land.  His poem My Heart is in the East tells the tale of his hearts’ desire. 

Through this design I convey what I imagine to be his daily anguish whilst writing his poetry, constantly visualising Jerusalem appearing in front of him like a mirage, so close but yet so far.

Hebrew text reads Libi Be’Mizrach – My Heart is in the East

Fabric:  Cotton Chambray  

Dimensions:  55cm x 40cm

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Poppies - Challah Cover

BEIGE

A contemporary design of a field of Wild Poppies with stylised Hebrew text interwoven amongst the stems with raised embroidery to the stamens, finished with fine black outlining to the flowers to give an effect of ink etching.

Hebrew text reads Shabbat ve Yom Tov

Fabric:  Cotton Chambray  

Dimensions:  55cm x 40cm

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Rimona - Challah Cover

IVORY  /  TEAL  /  GOLD

Rimona, as her name suggests is based on the Pomegranate flower and fruit.  This assymetrical design is graceful in form and heavily outlined in Gold Couching, each embroidered in an elegant colour palette.

Hebrew text reads Shabbat ve Yom Tov

Fabric:  Poly Dupion   

Dimensions:  55cm x 40cm

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Adina - Challah Cover

IVORY  /  TEAL                  

Adina is as Dainty as her name, embroidered in Gold Couching with charming colours.  This design will enliven any Shabbat table.

The Hebrew text reads Shabbat ve Yom Tov

Fabric:  Poly Dupion   

Dimensions:  55cm x 40cm

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