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Lot 521

Atara for Tallit

Atara (ornamentation) for a Tallit. [East Europe, 19th century].
Metal-threads embroidery on cotton.
The silver metal-threads cover the surface of the fabric with vegetal patterns. The Atara served as an ornamentation for the upper margin of the Tallit facing outwards during prayer.
90X10 cm. Fair condition. Wear, unraveling.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.

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