With every religion, you will certainly find some signs, symbols and types of clothing linked exclusively with their customs, practices and beliefs. Jewish customs are no different and there are a few things that are associated with the Jewish religion which one person or another must have experienced at certain point of time. One of these practices includes wearing a tallit – Jewish Prayer Shawl.
If you have ever been to a Jewish wedding or a service at a synagogue, you may have noticed a swath of cloth wrapped over men shoulders. This traditional garment or prayer shawl is one of those that are very symbolic to the Judaism. Not only men, the traditional women’s talliot from Israel are also worn by Jewish women to signify reverence and communication with god. The tallit consists of notable twined and knotted fringes, known as tzitzit. These tzitzit are attached to the four corners of the Jewish prayer shawl. Previously, tallit were made of pure wool, but today they are available in myriad of fabrics, hues and patterns, with “SILK” being the most sought after among all.
THE SILK LOVE: WHY?
Properties of Silk:
Silk threads are very soft, fine and light in weight. Though very thin, but are strong having high elastic property. The main inner portion of the fabric is made up of fibroin that is surrounded by a thin covering of Sericin. Both sericin and fibroin are proteinous in nature. Sercin being easily water soluble is composed of leucine and alanine. And fibroin is water insoluble and is made up of tyrosine, alanine and glycine.
Uses of Silk:
Greater part of silk strands produced is used in preparing silk garments. Whether clothes, talliot or scarves in which the silk fibers are blended are in huge demand not only in Israel but also in other countries worldwide. Because of its quality, magnificence and rich feel, silk fabric is utilized for a wide range of things, the most prevalent being the handmade scarves.
Have You Thought About Your Silk Tallit Today?
The striking white fabric, the falling tassels, the simple colored stripes – the Tallit (also known as Jewish prayer shawl) is an elegant and immediately recognizable image of Judaism and prayer. This exemplary item is symbolically used in every day prayer, over the morning synagogue, Jewish wedding canopy, and to cover the Ark in the synagogue. The men and women’s talliot from Israel can be made using any material, but the mixture of linen and wool is strictly forbidden. Because the mixture of linen and wool commonly called as Shatnez is prohibited by the Torah.
Why the Israel Silk Scarves Are Still In Trend?
A traditional knitted silk scarf turns to be both fashionable and functional. But many a times it appears to be a notable concern for a few people about what exactly to do with them. It can help to have a couple of styles you can tie with eyes closed. A large square scarf implies such a large number of more alternatives, make it look full and dramatic or fold it neat and discreet – nothing to fear. You can fold those scarves and make them a necktie knot, a turban head wrap, the silk kerchief choker, the classic bag scarf, the wrist wrap, the ankle wrap and even many more. The hand painted silk scarves can also be worn to restore an old coat, which might look worn-in up close. Some of your garments may feel aged, but when intertwined with silk on the neck and against the face, it can add softness, color and luster that can look whole lot freshening.
The striking white fabric, the falling tassels, the simple colored stripes – the Tallit (also known as Jewish prayer shawl) is an elegant and immediately recognizable image of Judaism and prayer. This exemplary item is symbolically used in every day prayer, over the morning synagogue, Jewish wedding canopy, and to cover the Ark in the synagogue. The men and women’s talliot from Israel can be made using any material, but the mixture of linen and wool is strictly forbidden. Because the mixture of linen and wool commonly called as Shatnez is prohibited by the Torah.
Why the Israel Silk Scarves Are Still In Trend?
A traditional knitted silk scarf turns to be both fashionable and functional. But many a times it appears to be a notable concern for a few people about what exactly to do with them. It can help to have a couple of styles you can tie with eyes closed. A large square scarf implies such a large number of more alternatives, make it look full and dramatic or fold it neat and discreet – nothing to fear. You can fold those scarves and make them a necktie knot, a turban head wrap, the silk kerchief choker, the classic bag scarf, the wrist wrap, the ankle wrap and even many more. The hand painted silk scarves can also be worn to restore an old coat, which might look worn-in up close. Some of your garments may feel aged, but when intertwined with silk on the neck and against the face, it can add softness, color and luster that can look whole lot freshening.
Buy Your Silk Tallit/Scarf TODAY!
At GalileeSilks we are happy to carry a wide assortment of silk made talliot and hand painted scarves. We invite you to check our gallery on selection of silk fabrics at galileesilks.com. With eco printed scarves and women’s talliot from Israel available widely in many designs today, your choice for one is no longer restricted. So, get the hand-dyed uniquely designed silk fabrics of your taste from us today!
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