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RitualXIXe–XXe siècle

Woven wool tefillin and tallit bag from Yemen

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תיק תפילין וטלית מצמר ארוג מתימן

Description

Large bag of striped woven wool holding the prayer shawl and tefillin together, carried to synagogue by the Jews of Yemen. The geometric-patterned weaving follows local textile traditions. A simple, sturdy object of the daily ritual life of the Sanaa and southern communities.

Features

Material
Laine tissée
Provenance
Yémen

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