Creator Bio
Temerl bat Hirsch Perlhefter
17th Century
Temerl, wife of Yitsḥak Kohen Popers and daughter of Hirsch Perlhefter, was an embroiderer. The Popers (Poppers) and Perlhefters were prominent families in the Jewish community of Prague.
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Torah Ark Curtain
Made in Prague, this Torah ark curtain is exquisitely ornamented with embroidery of silk, silk velvet, and metallic thread. Set against a vivid red background, its borders and central panel are…