Embroidered textile in memory of the righteous rabbi David Laskar (known as "Moulay Ighi"). [Morocco, presumably the second half of the 19th century].

Metal thread embroidery on green velvet fabric; metal sequins; golden decorative ribbons and colored cotton thread decorative ribbons; cotton foundation.
Square textile, likely used in the synagogue named after the holy rabbi David Laskar "Moulay Ighi". In the center is a rectangular frame with an embroidered dedication inscription: "this is the [menorah?] of the holy rabbi… R. David Laskar…".
Surrounding the inscription are embroidered decorations in floral patterns, eight-pointed stars (Rub el-Hizb) and hand-shaped decorations (hamsas).

Rabbi David Alaskar was born in Jerusalem and went to Morocco as an emissary, where he died in the month of Elul 1717 and was buried in the village of Ighi in the Atlas Mountains (about 80 km east of Marrakech). His holy name became known throughout Morocco as "Moul Ighi" (or "Moulay Yeggi") after his resting place in the village of Ighi. A study hall was established in his memory in Marrakech, managed by the dayan rabbi Abraham Samana (d. 1916) and his family. This synagogue was also called "Salat Rabbi Abraham Samana" (see: Matzevot Marrakech, p. 449).

Approx. 48X49 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Extensive wear to the velvet fabric. Unraveled stitches in the decorative ribbons, embroidery, and connection to the cotton base. The velvet fabric is partially detached from the cotton foundation. One of the decorative ribbons is partially detached. Minor tears (mainly at the edges of the textile). Hole, affecting the fabric and embroidery. Several metal sequins missing. Minor creases.

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