Nine neckbands for prayer shawls (Atarot) and one long sash, middle-end of the 19th century, Galicia.
Silver threads and cotton.
1-6. Six neckbands (atarot) for prayer shawls, with silver “Shpanier Arbeit” ornamentation [Jewish artistic embroidery work, manufactured only in Galicia. According to tradition, this work was made by Jews expelled from Spain who came to Europe].
7-9. Three neckbands for prayer shawls (atarot) with various decorations: Star of David design, machine made embroidery on yellow background. Floral pattern on yellow/brown background, silver adornment with floral motifs.
10. Silver thread sash, with geometrical pattern.
Average length of all the neckbands: 90 cm. Most of the neckbands are in fair condition, some have tears and unraveled threads. One neckband is in fair-poor condition. Enclosed: a part of a Yemen headdress.