Torah Ark Curtain (Parochet). London, 1930s, dedication from 1937.
Embroidery on velvet.
The Torah Ark Curtain is made of velvet and decorated with vegetal patterns embroidered with golden thread, with sequins and some other colorful decorations. On Upper part - an additional layer of fabric ("Kaporet") - decorated with a Star of David and a woven golden ribbon with the letters "כ" and "ת" on both sides. A Star of David is embroidered with a golden ribbon with two lions embroidered on both sides. Dedication: "Eve of Rosh Hashana 1938 / Presented to the East Ham, Manor Park & Ilford Synagogue by the Ladies Guild." Dense golden-threads embroidery on the three sides of the curtain. Metal hoops on upper edges.
Approx. 264X248 cm. Good-fair condition. Unraveling and wear.