Ark Curtain (parokhet) in Gold-Embroidered Velvet from Poland

Hanging before the holy ark (aron kodesh) in Ashkenazi synagogues of Poland. On dark velvet, the raised embroidery in gold thread depicts two twisted columns framing a Torah crown, confronted lions and a dedicatory inscription embroidered. Padded chain stitch gives characteristic relief. Often offered by a couple in memory of the deceased.