This hand sewn and hand embroidered challah cover is made from two panels. Sized at 17.5”x17.5”, it is made from cotton fabric— one panel is hand dyed in moss green and the other is ice dyed in muted greens, blues and browns. Chamsa icon is hand-embroidered with silver and blue-gray thread.

The chamsa is an ancient Middle Eastern amulet symbolizing protection. It brings its owner happiness, luck, health, and good fortune. When the hand faces up, it is a universal sign against evil. It is a powerful sign of protection, and shields from inner thoughts of hatred, jealousy and insecurity.