“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