“Sounds of the Shofar” holy day mantles
2014
COMMISSIONED FOR BETH EZEKIEL CONGREGATION • OWEN SOUND, ONTARIO
The Torah mantles continue the style and expanding helix motif of the congregation’s other bimah textiles.
The breastplates reference two recurrent Yomim Noraim (Days of Awe) themes: Shofarot (Revelation) and Malchuyot (Majesty).
overall view ↑
fabric breastplate detail →
Materials: various fabrics and embellioshments
Techniques: appliqué, construction
↔ 36 cm / 14″
⌊ 15 cm / 6″
Length tailored to each scroll.
Photos: Paul Kay
