Hand-Painted Silk Challah Cover (bread cover): "Pomegranate Dance" - Metallic GOLD Pomegranates, Leaves order on Black Silk, Black Challah Cover

WHAT'S A CHALLAH COVER? Every Friday night through Saturday, something special happens in households that observe the Jewish sabbath: The stresses of the week melt away as a beautiful table is set with candles, wine, and delicious, braided challah bread. The crowning piece on the table is a beautifully decorated challah cover. Anyone can re-create this peaceful weekly retreat, and this challah cover is a beautiful symbol of bringing peace into your home.

THIS ITEM: This is a hand-painted silk challah cover order created by Israeli-born artist Gilat Ben-Dor. It is made of 100% black habotai silk, measuring approximately 21.5x21.5” square, and contains a rich medley of leaves and lush pomegranates in a lively composition across an entire black silk square. The design is outlined using non-toxic gold silk-resist.

TEXT OPTION: This piece can be made with NO text (just the pomegranates and leaves) or can include the Hebrew words "Shabbat Shalom" (Good Sabbath) in Hebrew SCRIPT written in the gold silk-resist, in the lower center area between leaf branches. **Please indicate your choice in the order drop-down menu.**

“This challah cover depicts a timeless classic of the ancient world: the bountiful symbol of the pomegranate, which I bring to modern times through lively design and sleek metallics.”

PRODUCT FEATURES:

- 100% pure habotai silk
- Unique design by artist Gilat Ben-Dor
- Hand-painted by the artist only
- 15-step creation process
- Only non-toxic dyes and resists used
- Hand-rolled, finished edges
- Versatile size, 21.5"x21.5" square
-Challah cover can also be used as a colorful neck scarf
-Easy hand-wash and ironing care (see details below)
-Complimentary fabric gift pouch for silk safekeeping

Through an intricate, 15-step process, Gilat uses only non-toxic dyes and materials to create unique works of silk art. Every piece is signed by the artist ("Gilat Ben-Dor").

ALTERNATE USES: Gilat's challah covers can also be used as beautiful square scarves, as delicate table coverings for small foyer tables, or as a centerpiece in the center of a larger table.

**PLEASE NOTE: This item is made to order. While Gilat will re-create the general color and design of your piece, no two pieces will be exactly the same. Enjoy the unique character of your individual item. Artistic variance is considered a good thing when purchasing pieces made by an artist's hand!

PACKAGING: Each of your original Gilat Silk Art creations (size permitting) will arrive delicately folded into an elegant, fabric "envelope" that adds to the beauty of your piece - and makes a perfect gift presentation, too! (NOTE: Fabric envelope colors may vary). Information about the artist and GilatSilkArt will also be enclosed.

SILK CARE: Silk is a durable, natural fabric but also requires quick but delicate care when cleaning: Gilat recommends washing your silk piece BY HAND in cool to lukewarm water & a little liquid soap, then rinsing, and air-drying FLAT (on a towel), away from direct sun or heat.

IRONING: Use the silk setting on your iron, iron inside-out and keep the iron moving every 3-4 seconds from each spot, or your best judgment. GilatSilkArt is not responsible for silk damage resulting from user care, ironing or 3rd party cleaning/care (i.e., dry cleaners).

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**All designs shown remain the exclusive copyright of Gilat Ben-Dor and may not be reproduced without Gilat's express written permission.**

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