Mizrach
Name: Mizrach.
Media: Mixed: see individual panel descriptions.
Mounting: Each panel is separately mounted on a frame and secured in a shadow-box-like
external frame; overall, 48" wide x 73" tall.
Artisans: R. Nadler, designer; executed by the designer and "the KI Hookers"
Date: Begun: 10/4/89, completed: 3/13/94.
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HEBREW: TOP LINE From Psalm 113:2
הללו את שם יהוה׃
Counted cross stitch; Hebrew letters embellished with jewels associated with the Twelve Tribes. |
HEBREW: RIGHT SIDE, MIDDLE, AND LEFT Psalm 113:2-3
יהי שם יהוה מברך מעתה ועד עודם׃ ממזרח-שמש עד מבואו מהלל שם יהוה׃
Counted cross stitch; Hebrew letters embellished with jewels associated with the Twelve Tribes. |
MIZRACH Hebrew Word for "East"
A wall hanging placed on the eastern wall of a Jewish home or communal building to indicate the direction of prayer toward Jerusalem
Counted cross stitch in stranded plain and variegated cotton and gold metallic cord. |
PSALM 113:1-3 Translation
Blessed be the Name of Adonay from this time forth and forever; from the rising of the sun to its going down, Adonay's Name is to be praised.
Counted cross stitch in stranded plain and variegated cotton and gold metallic cord. |
LOWER RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE PANELS The Tribes of Israel and their Associated Jewels
Right: Levi: emerald; Dan: jacinth; Judah: turquoise; Zebulon: amethyst; Naphtali: agate; Gad: crystal
Left: Reuben: carnelian; Joseph: onyx; Issachar: sapphire; Benjamin: jaspar; Asher: beryl; Simeon: topaz |
OUTSIDE CORNERS Morning and Evening Skies
Crazy patchwork embroidered with matte cotton embellished with beads, sequins, and metallic leathers. |
INSIDE CORNERS The Four Seasons
Clockwise from top left: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Counted cross stitch on painted Aida cloth with added beading. |
INSIDE SIDE PANELS Mosaic Work
Design based on panels excavated at Beth Guvrin, Maoz Haim, and Jericho.
Counted cross stitch on various fabrics. |
TOP CENTER PANEL The Rising Sun
Crazy patchwork embroidered with matte cotton embellished with beads, sequins, and metallic leathers. |
LOWER CENTER PANEL The Moonlit Night
Crazy patchwork embroidered with matte cotton embellished with beads, sequins, and metallic leathers. |
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