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Torah Ark curtains from Italy, ca. 17th - 18th century

The art of weaving has always played a crucial role in the decoration of houses, palazzi and places of worship in the Italian Jewish world. Italy's diverse Jewish communities, in osmosis with the society around them with which they interacted, ended up taking on board local and foreign artistic expressions and styles. Textiles from Livorno, Pisa, Genoa and Venice, for example, clearly reveal the influence of the Middle East, with which Italy's Jews came into contact through family or trading ties – unlike the textiles of Rome, Florence or Turin, which tend to reflect a certain proximity with the tastes of Italy's royalty. Fully-fledged "needlework paintings" that glittered in the flickering light of candles and torches in a triumph of coloured silks and of gold and silver thread, these pieces were mostly produced by the skilled hands of women who, though shut away inside the home, displayed astonishing creativity and vast knowledge.

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Astraeus sweater!! Pattern by Bad Wolf Girl Studios. Knitted up with Malabrigo Arroyo, my absolute favorite yarn.

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if anyone is interested in contributing to our simcha and have a hand in building our home together

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gorgeous

Jewish wedding crown

DATE 1850-1925

MATERIALS Silver with gilding, and glass

DIMENSIONS H. 8 in x W. 10 in x D. 10 in, H. 20.3 cm x W. 25.4 cm x D. 25.4 cm

CREDIT LINE Acquisition made possible by the Elizabeth E. Bettelheim Family Foundation

OBJECT NUMBER 2015.69

DEPARTMENT South Asian Art

CLASSIFICATIONS Metal Arts

INSCRIBED "I will raise Jerusalem above my highest joy' in Hebrew

MORE INFORMATION

In some Jewish wedding traditions, brides or grooms wore a crown or diadem. This elaborate one from a Jewish community in India was probably for a groom. It speaks to the different cultural spheres its user belonged to. The Hebrew inscription “I will raise Jerusalem above my highest joy” (Psalm 137, 5–6) was recited by the groom in some traditions. This was meant as a reminder of past suffering—the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians more than 2,500 years ago—even at a moment of great happiness. The design of paired birds and the “tree of life” motif are elements often used to adorn Jewish ritual objects. Here they are localized: the crown recalls the form of an Indian turban, the “tree of life” calls to mind turban ornaments (sarpech), and the birds here are peacocks. Jewish communities have deep roots in India. In recent times many Indian Jews have emigrated to Israel and other parts of the world. It is thought that fewer than 10,000 Jews remain in India.

https://searchcollection.asianart.org/objects/20305/jewish-wedding-crown

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absolutely love this one

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ta-da!

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סיימתי

y'all know the drill. Let's see where this one goes

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y'all know the drill. Let's see where this one goes

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baked gefilte fish

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matzo lasagna

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Fuck yeah

kigel de ñame

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kigel de ñame

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charoses de coco, silan y tamarindo

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first proper gebrokts of pesach!

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Don’t forget to count your Omer! 🌾

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Lechi Lilit - לכי לילית - Victoria Hanna & Berry Sakharof - ויקטוריה חנה & ברי סחרוף 

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