Traditional Yemenite Art Handcrafted Sterling Silver "Hamotzi" Challah Knife With Pomegranate Filigree Design

925 Sterling Silver

Length: 30 cm / 11.81"

Width: 3.8 cm / 1.5"

Height: 1.2 cm / 0.47"

Weight: 100 g / 3.53 oz

Enhance your personal Judaica collection with this magnificent Challah knife from Shoham Yemenite Art. Skillfully handcrafted from sterling silver, the handle of this serrated knife features two connected pomegranates decorated with a stylish filigree design and boasting the Hebrew words of the traditional blessing said over bread, "Hamotzi Lechem Min Ha'Aretz" ("Who Brings Forth Bread From The Ground"). One of the seven species with which the Land of Israel is blessed, the pomegranate symbolizes fruitfulness, the Torah and abundance. A luxurious work of art, you will love using this Challah knife every Shabbat and holiday for many years to come.

Please Note: As this item is handcrafted according to traditional methods, please allow up to 14 business days before the item is shipped for delivery. If you are purchasing it as a gift for a special occasion, we advise that you allow enough time for it to reach its destination.

A second-generation Israeli from a Yemenite family, Shoham Simchi began to train as a silversmith in his teen years, following in the footsteps of his family members before him. For the past 20 years, Simchi has been producing exquisite sterling silver works of Judaica in his Jerusalem-area workshop, blending together traditional and modern methods of craftsmanship.