Linen Torah Binder
Wife of Shimon Soave
17th Century
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The Torah binder (also known as a wimpel) was intended to accompany the male child through his lifetime, through the stages of his circumcision, bar mitzvah, and wedding. This linen Torah binder from Italy, which features biblical verses and blessings, was embroidered in silk thread by the wife of Simon Soave.
Credits
Gift of the Kadish Family / The Jewish Museum, New York.
Published in: The Posen Library of Jewish Culture and Civilization, vol. 5.
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