“Matriarchs and Seasons” prayer shawl

1991

COMMISSIONED FOR SARAH • TORONTO ONTARIO

The collar / atarah contains a quote from Sarah’s Bat Mitzvah reading:  “And I will dwell therein [the Sanctuary] among the children of Israel.” (1 Kings 6:13).

The four colours Sarah chose are her symbols for both the matriarchs and the seasons.

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Materials: merino wool, silk, embellishments

Techniques: stenciling, beading, appliqué, construction

 

↔ 91 cm / 36″

⊥ 183 cm / 72″

 

Calligraphy for atarah: Leah Gryfe