Other features:-
100% recycled binder boards | Decorative printed cover paper | FSC-certified text paper
Threaded stitching and glue, as needed | Cloth headbands | Acid-free sustainable forest paper
About the Design
Original Art: Silk satin woven Jewish wedding canopy (chuppah)
Era: 1867–68 | Region: Bulgaria
Held at the Jewish Museum in New York City, this beautiful example of a wedding canopy contains a Hebrew inscription dedicated to a member of the donor’s family, translating as “For my dear daughter, Veneziana…” Dating from 1867–68 and originating in Ottoman Bulgaria, this silk satin woven chuppah is typical of designs of the era with its characteristic large motif occupying the centre, balanced by smaller decorative elements, and a distinct depth of colour.
The use of a marriage canopy represents the new home established by a couple through their union. During the wedding ceremony, the chuppah is stretched and supported over four poles, or manually held up by attendants to the ceremony, with the couple standing underneath.
With its rich beauty and delicate adornments, this exquisite textile example of a reproduction of a traditional Jewish marriage is sure to inspire a feeling of limitless possibilities under the stars with the beauty of a new beginning
