Ceremonials Catalogue 2019 by Ceremonials

Designed and made in Tel Aviv

Judaica Heirlooms

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2019

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Ceremonials is an ongoing project that searches for new forms to the familiar paradigm of judaica objects.

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As members of the Jewish people we belong and don’t belong to so many places at the same time, leaving traces and memories wherever we go. It is this legacy and its afterlife, the reconstruction and reimagining of the historical and cultural trail, that stands at the heart of Ceremonials. Each collection outlines a time and place, and is inspired by the particularity of that moment in Jewish history. Whether through a study of unique materialities and technologies, an attempt to capture the spirit of the age, Ceremonials searches for new forms to the familiar paradigm of judaica objects, to be passed down from one generation to the next. However, while Ceremonials is rooted in the aura of the past it is equally committed to a re-evaluation of the rituals of the present. Each object an

attempt to take apart, rethink, and reimagine the rituals of the Jewish life cycle, emphasizing the human aspect to those ceremonies through the bonds shared between loved ones, and between our families and those of past generations. Ceremonials was borne out of a passion to combine the everyday functionality of tableware and the beauty and splendor of jewelry. We aspire to create objects that, true to their nature, hold within them both domestic utility as well as a sense of holiness and wonder. Constructed as heirlooms for future generations, these objects are made from the best, most timeless materials, and are fabricated by the finest craftsmen, to ensure their beauty and utility persists into the future. The objects that make up the various Ceremonials collections are designed in Tel Aviv by designer Shira Keret.

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About This Collection In the first collection of Ceremonials, we chose to explore the cave of letters in Nahal Hever at the Judean Desert. Important findings from the Bar Kokhba revolt (131-136 CE) were found in the cave. The artifacts included personal belongings of the refugees hiding in the cave, an archive of documents by a matron named Babatha, and letters sent to the commanders of the revolt by Bar Kokhba himself. The findings shed light on the lives of the people at that time and also Ceremonials_catalogue_2019

enriched the knowledge about the Bar Kokhba revolt, which until then had been based mainly on the sources of Jewish literature written hundreds of years later. The objects designed for the first collection are inspired by the findings: its materiality and its obsolescence, the characteristic forms that were used at this period, the manuscript and the graphic elements, as well as the enigmatic and joyous discovery of the archaeological excavation itself.

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Babatha Kiddush Cup 925 sterling silver cup

Silver plated brassThis kiddush cup, designed by Ludwig Yehuda Wolpert, has the blessing over the wine inscribed around the base. Wolpert studied sculpture and metalwork at the School of Arts And Crafts in Frankfurt-am-Main. He emigrated to Palestine in 1933, where he became Professor of Metalwork at the New Bezalel School of Arts And Crafts in Jerusalem. In 1938, he earned international attention when his Bauhaus designs were exhibited at the World’s Fa

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En-Gedi Kiddush Cup 925 Silver cup, gold plated interior; brass base, silver plated and patinated 12.5*8Ø cm // 4.8*3.3Ø inch

The deconstruction of the cup into two distinct units gestures at the ceremony itself, in which the kiddush cup passes from hand to hand, only to return to the ceremony leader once the circle is complete. The text revealed once the bowl is separated from the base was designed by a master calligrapher, representing a modern interpretation of the ancient Hebrew script used in period scrolls and letters unearthed in the area. Each base has a unique patina pattern and colors. Limited Edition of 90 units.

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Desert Menorah 925 Silver cups; brass base, silver plated and patinated 10*5.5Ø cm // 3.9*2.2Ø inch

When not in use, the disassembled hanukiah creates a riddle that demands an answer. When it revolves around to its intended use the menorah’s structure elicits a playfulness, as its form shifts through the eight nights of Hanukkah. Each item has a unique patina pattern and colors. Limited Edition of 90 units.

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Babatha Candlesticks Hand blown glass 15*6Ø cm // 5.9*2.4Ø inch

The candlesticks holds within a memory of the glassware used as perfume capsules around the first century AD. Each piece is unique, a result of the natural flow that is the hallmark of the hand-blowing process. Limited Edition of 54 pairs.

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Scroll Mezuzah Brass, silver plated and patinated 2*11 cm // 0.85*4.3 inch

The mezuzah was designed as an amphora that houses the parchment itself. The letter Shin inscribed on the mezuzah face was designed by a master calligrapher, representing a modern interpretation of the ancient Hebrew script used in period scrolls and letters unearthed in the area. Each item has a unique patina pattern and colors. Limited Edition of 180 units.

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Orchard Challa Cover Linen garment, cotton lining 45*36 cm // 17.7*14 inch

The designs embroidered onto the cover are taken from the Bar-Kochba coins found in a cave, coins that were pressed onto existing silver Roman coinage. Each of the images represent a component of the Sabbath dinner. The text embroidered onto the cover was designed by a master calligrapher, representing a modern interpretation of the ancient Hebrew script used in period scrolls and letters unearthed in the area. The cover has two color variants.

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◆ Product Care ◆ Silver Pure Silver items becomes tarnished through oxidization with air, and as such it is recommended to store silverware pieces in glass cabinets or closed places. We recommend wiping gently with a soft, dry cloth once every two weeks. This wiping prevents yellowing and tarnishing. Avoid exposing items to direct sunlight or a direct source of cold or heat. Wash item immediately after use, especially if the item has come into contact with vinegar, lemon, wine or salt. After washing, dry with a soft cloth. Do not clean gold plated parts with silver cleaning preparations, only with a soft, dry cloth. Wax that has come into contact with silver item can be washed away with hot water.

Patinated Objects All the patinated objects are made from a silver plated brass, which was then treated with patina. All items are finished with a special wax to protect the patina from tarnishing and from finger prints. Please note that over time and use the patina will change and the colors might get darker. To clean wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Do not clean with abrasive fabrics or any product which is liable to scratch the item as it will remove the patina layer.Avoid exposing items to direct sunlight or a direct source of cold or heat. If the item has come to contact with candle wax its recomended to freeze it and then gently remove the wax.

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◆ Product Care ◆ Linen Store linen products straight or rolled, as the linen fiber is fragile, which brakes easily if folded in long term storage. Washing instruction: Wash by hand in lukewarm water and mild loundry detergent. avoid using bleach. Wash with clean water and make sure to remove all the soap. Hang carefully or lay the items flat to dry. Do not wring out the linens before drying. Iron linen fabric when it’s moist.

Glass Wash with warm soapy water, dry with a soft cloth. Do not allow water to collect on the surface. Or, clean using a soft, dry cloth. To remove wax stains rinse with hot water.

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