Embroidered cover for a Torah Scroll case. Djerba, Tunisia, [early 20th century].
Velvet; gilt silver threads embroidery, cotton threads and sequins.
Rectangular cover, wide, made of Burgundy velvet, with embroidered ornamentations in gilt silver threads and sequins. Divided into three panels: in the right and left ones appears a triangle pointing down, on both its sides are up-side-down flowers and above it an upright branch supported by two birds, bordered by a frame. Above the frame are Stars of David and two fish (fish motif is common in the island of Djerba and in items made there, for protection against evil eye and for fertility). In the central panel - a pointed horseshoe-arch, decorated with flowers and branches, two fish and Stars of David. A dedication on the upper part: "donation made by Rachel Hadad…". Cloth loops at upper margins, for hanging.
Approx. 58X110 cm. Good condition. Framed. Unexamined out of frame.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.