Israeli GiftsRecent years have shown a growing popularity of
Israeli gifts. Judaica art makes a great source of J
ewish gifts in original designs
that carry symbolism of the Jewish heritage.
Today you can find many accomplished Israeli designers that specialize in Judaica artworks. Several of the best known names in
the Judaica field live and work in Israel. These artists create a broad variety of works that include
Hanukkah menorahs,
mezuzahs,
Shabbat
candlesticks and more. Many people and beauty admirers are drawn to these works that successfully combine contemporary art and traditional Jewish
motifs. They imbue the forces of ancient heritage with a fresh spirit.
Israeli gifts by Judaica artists are often surprisingly unique and
unusual, and sometimes even humorous, and always, always incredibly creative.
Hundred of thousands of Jewish immigrants live in Israel, a state that was established as a homeland for all Jews. They
emigrated from all across the world. This cultural diversity finds its expression in the unique mix of elements found in the local art
that includes oriental and western influences – a very common feature in
Israeli gifts designs.
Many Jews choose to purchase Israeli made products as a way to support the state of Israel and the Israeli people. Israeli made
gifts, like all Israeli products meet high quality standards. Many of them have unique features not available anywhere else.
Purchasing Israeli products have a social value since it carries a strong impact on the Israeli economy and on Israel's ability to
overcome many obstacles .
The web provides you with an immediate access to an overwhelming selection of unique
Israeli gifts by the best names who
currently work in Israel.
Jewish jewelry, inspired by Jewish and Israeli symbolism, is a field in high demand within the niche of
Israeli gifts, producing some of the most popular Israeli
gifts for customers from all over the world. There are two major kinds of Jewish jewelry artists: fashion Jewish jewelry designers
and symbolic jewelry designers. Fashion Jewish jewelry artists often like to stay in tune with the current fashion trends and their
designs are by no means of strict religious affiliation.
In this niche, we can find several of the most successful
Israeli jewelry designers who work today. One of the best known artists is
Orna Lalo. Lalo, a Shenkar graduate, is known for her playful spirit and imaginative eye. Lalo's Jewelry collection can be easily
recognized by Lalo's signature look. Lalo creates chic jewelry for women that have a playful sense of fashion. Her exceptional
collections include colorful necklaces, several in retro style, earrings, and rings, all of which are handmade in Israel from natural
materials.
Adina Plastelina is a famous Israeli Studio design, well exemplifies how current fashion designers combine the old with nevou.
This studio that is located in the old city of Jaffa, creates its innovative designs using an ancient technique - the Millefiori process.
The Millefiori process, which literally means "a thousand flowers", is an ancient glasswork technique that produces distinctive
polished patterns. Though originally applied on glassware, Millefiori process is applied on polymer clay and silver. The
result is most extraordinary colorful items with a lustrous appearance.
Other artists focus on jewelry that carries a symbolic significance by incorporating prominent Jewish motifs, such as the
Star of
David, Hamsa hand, the seven species that the land of Israel was blessed with and more. The
Hamsa hand, also known in
Jewish tradition as the Hand of Miriam or the protective hand of G-d is believed to protect against the evil eye and bless the ones
who keep it with good fortune.
Israeli Design studio, gives a special attention to Kabbalist jewelry. Many of the pendants in Harri Jewelry's original designs are
inscribed with Hebrew words from sacred Jewish and Kabbalist texts. A popular theme in Kabbalah inspired jewelry is the 72
names of God which is considered by Kabbalah as a tool that enhances positive changes in our lives. One of God's 72 sacred
names, Aleph-Lamed-Dalet is believed, like the Hamsa hand, to ward off the evil eye.
Hamsa Hand designs make some of the most popular Israeli gifts. This popular symbol is used as a decoration on many kinds of
objects and in home and office spaces. Blessings for the home in Hebrew and in English are very popular Israeli gifts and so are
amulets and even key rings.
Other popular Israeli gifts are ritual objects: Shabbat Candlesticks, Tefilin, Tallit (Jewish prayer shawl), Torah Pointer and more.
Ritual objects make popular gifts for Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs and weddings.
Yair Emanual, for example, incorporates Jewish
and Israeli motifs, as the breathtaking landscape of Jerusalem, in his wonderful, colorful designs that immediately capture the eye.
Other ritual objects that give a great idea for useful gifts from Israel come from the Jewish holidays. On Rosh Hashana, common
Israeli gifts are honey dishes or Rosh Hashana plates. On Hanukkah, many people like to give uniquely designed menorahs that
are also very popular as weddings gifts. To celebrate the spring, Judaica designers have made a broad selection of Seder plates
in many materials and styles.
Indeed, Israeli Judaica artists make a great contribution to the wide selection of originally designed Israeli gifts for the various
occasions in the Jewish home.
