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Tallit in Contemporary Slim Line

15 Saturday Sep 2018

Posted by willmelnyk in Handmade, Judaica, Liturgical and Prayer, Tallits, Will's Blog

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Slim Tallit FullThe Woven Judaica Line of Ephods and Pomegranates is excited to introduce a new “slim-line” contemporary Tallit woven by Will Melnyk. This prayer scarf measures about 7.5″ x 72″ plus fringes, but can be ordered in smaller custom sizes as well, and is available in many colors. The fabric is 100% mercerized cotton, with available gold or silver metallic yarn available.

We understand that this design will not be chosen by everyone, but it offers a contemporary look especially for Reform or Conservative use.  It is also ideal for travel, and for personal at-home use.

The tallit has been made and worn in many sizes, styles, and designs over the centuries.  Indeed, Torah does not specify the size or shape of the prayer shawl.  What is specified is that there be fringes, called tzitzit, tied to the four corners of the garment:

15:37 And the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying:

15:38 ‘Speak unto the children of Israel, and bid them that they make them throughout their generations fringes (tzitzit) in the corners of their garments, and that they put with the fringe of each corner a thread of blue.

15:39 And it shall be unto you for a fringe, that ye may look upon it, and remember all the commandments of the Lord, and do them; and that ye go not about after your own heart and your own eyes, after which ye use to go astray;

15:40 that ye may remember and do all My commandments, and be holy unto your God.

Numbers 15

It is the tzitzit we are to wrap ourselves in – whatever the size of the four-cornered garment we wrap around us.

The blessing we say when donning the tallit is:

Tzitzit Blessing

Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai E-lo-hei-nu Me-lech Ha-olam A-sher Ki-de-sha-nu B’mitz-vo-tav V’tzi-va-nu L’hit-a-teif Be-Tzi-tzit.

Blessed are you, Adona our God, Ruler of the Universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments, and instructed us to wrap ourselves in tzitzit (fringes).

Our line of scarf style tallits is available in a range of colors, and stripes can be designed to your wishes.  They include hand-tied tzitzit, and have the option of a machine woven atarah (the “crown” or neckband with the tzitzit blessing.)

 

Slim Tallit Warp Colors
Slim Tallit Weft Colors 1
Slim Talit Weft Colors 2
Slim Tallit Metallic Colors

White or a darker natural shade is recommended for the background, many colors, Slim Tallit Closeincluding metallic, are available for the stripes.

We usually use a zigzag twill pattern, which gives a nice drape, and accents the colors.

This item is special order only, and typically can be made in 3 -5 days.  Shipping from our Etsy Shop is free within the United States, from Monteagle, Tennessee.  The price is $125.00.

In our Etsy Shop now.

If you have questions about this custom order, write to Will at w.william.melnyk@gmail.com

“Mount Horeb” Tallit

29 Thursday Mar 2018

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The “Mount Horeb” Tallit is now on Will’s loom, and will soon join two other new Tallit offerings on our Etsy and Amazon sites. Available with hand tied tzitzits.

Tallit Horeb 1
Tallit Horeb 3
Tallit Horeb 2

The “Siloam” Tallit Now on the Loom

27 Tuesday Mar 2018

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Now on the Woven Judaica Loom at Ephods & Pomegranates:  The “Siloam,” a new tallit.

Tallit Siloam

Approximately 20″ wide by 84″ long, plus fringe, with hand tied tzitzits.  Woven from three colors (lavender, purple, and white) of mercerized cotton.  Watch for it to appear in the Tallit section of our Etsy Shop.

Woven Bach

26 Monday Mar 2018

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Woven Passacaglia 1Have you ever wondered what the sound of Bach looks like?  No, not on an oscilloscope, but in the rich colors of woven cloth, in a way that works just like sheet music?

You’ve probably seen me post before about the connection between music and weaving – the similarities between sheet music and weaving graphs.  My first [project was a portrayal of Mozart’s Piano Sonata No. 11 in A major.  Next was the Czech National Anthem, a gift for my first violin teacher, Lucie Carlson.

Here we have Passacaglia in C minor for organ, by Johann Sebastian Bach.  Each of the colors represents a different note, and the width of the bands indicates the time value of the note.  If you have the key to the colors, you can play this scarf just like sheet music.

Bach Passacaglia

In woven fabric, this is what the sound of Bach Looks like, the first 40 measures or so.  It begins and ends with the opening on the bass pedals. Listen below:

 

Overshot Evening Shawl

25 Sunday Mar 2018

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My first effort at an overshot lady’s evening shawl.  This one’s not for sale.

Shawl 1
Shawl 2

Another Tallit on the Loom

25 Sunday Mar 2018

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Coming soon to our Woven Judaica Line:  “Capernaum” Tallit.  The bands are a beautiful, lacy overshot pattern.

Capernaum Tallit on Loom
Capernaum Tallit on Loom

New Tallits in Our Woven Judaica Line

25 Sunday Mar 2018

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We have three new tallits in stock in our Woven Judaica Line, and they are available in our Etsy Shop on line. They are available with pre-tied tzitzits.

Tallit Negev

Negev $225.00

Tallit Genneserat

Gennesaret $225.00

Tallit Rose of Sharon

Rose of Sharon $175.00

New Tallits on the Loom!

17 Sunday Dec 2017

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New Tallits are now on the loom!  About 20-21″ x 8′

Tallit on Loom

The Tallit, or Prayer Shawl

09 Saturday Dec 2017

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Part of our Handwoven Judaica line is the Prayer Shawl or Tallit. Three new ones are about to go on my loom.  They will be offered in our Etsy Shop, but special oredrs are available.  Email me at w.william.melnyk@gmail.com

The Tallit Prayer Shawl

Prayer Shawl Will      Prayer Shawl Glyn

These Prayer Shawls are for your personal use in prayer, shown here
in light or dark blue stripes,
but other colors/designs are possible

They are approximately 21″ wide by 8′ long (plus fringe)
and can be fitted with Tassels at the four corners.
They are made from 100% mercerized cotton and are gently washable,
though we recommend dry cleaning.

What makes a Tallit Kosher?

Our Tallits are about 21″ – 22″ wide and 8′ long plus fringe, which makes them the narrower, around the shoulders version rather than the larger over the head type.  They are made from a single fiber, 100% cotton, and the four fringes (tzitzit) are made from the same fiber.  They are tied in our own style, with five knots.  Of course you could add your own, in any of the traditional styles.  There are many opinions about what makes a proper Tallit, but we feel confident ours are appropriate to wear in Temple in most places, as well as at home.  Our reference is this excellent article in Ben’s Tallit Shop.

Check with your own Rabbi about wearing in Temple.

Price:  $225.00

If not in Stock,
Allow 4 – 6 Weeks for Delivery

The Tallits shown here were woven by Will.
You can ask for your design and color for the stripes, within some limitations.

Woven Judaica Now at Ephods & Pomegranates

09 Saturday Dec 2017

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Challah Cover, handwoven, Judaica, weaving

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After several months of planning, Handwoven Judaica by Will comes to Ephods & Pomegranates – 

See our Etsy and Amazon sites for the latest items!

 

 

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