ISBN:
1851492593
Language:
English
Pages:
199 Seiten
,
Illustrationen
Year of publication:
1997
Keywords:
Parochet
;
Bildteppich
Abstract:
The book describes the many varied purposes for which the carpets were woven. It surveys the religious carpets hanging as protection for the Ark in die synagogue and as pointers to Jerusalem in the home. It examines the early Zionist carpets which forged a new post-Ghetto Jewish identity, directing people towards the Bible lands at the same time as creating skills and work there. It covers the fascinating carpets from ORT (the Organization for Rehabilitation through Training) in which we find socialist symbols surprisingly interwoven with Jewish symbols. It also reviews some remarkably fine Islamic carpets signed by Jews. This history of Jewish carpets ranges far and wide to bring together the unique story of these religious, historical, political and cultural chronicles. In his analysis of their history, their symbols and the forces that have shaped them over thousand of years the author provides his readers with a unique and powerful insight into Jewish history.
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