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Phases of the Moon Challah Cover (Hand dyed turmeric)
Phases of the Moon Challah Cover (Hand dyed turmeric)
This piece measures 20”x20”. It is made up from one panel of soft yellow cotton embroidered in indigo blue thread with phases of the moon. The opposite side was steam and bundle-dyed with natural materials including turmeric and dahlia flower petals.
About the moon imagery:
Inspired by the following texts—
the old becomes new,the new becomes holy (Rav Kook)
before the moon for generations upon generations. (From psalm 72:5)
The sentiment I hope to convey is how in Jewish life, we pass our rituals and traditions from generation to generation. With each year that passes, we repeat the same physical rituals time and again, while we (miraculously, I think) make them anew with each new year, and with each generation. It’s like the way an actor makes Shakespeare new with each performance— their work is to bring something relevant and fresh to the fore.
The moon imagery and text are in reference to Jewish time, as the moon is our guide.