http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O63950/prayer-shawl-ornaments/
>From what I know of it, this looks more like a female headcovering (compared >to a kippah/yarmulke worn by a man.) Women would wear various hair coverings from snoods to lace hankies folded and pinned on their heads (and many others in between). Perhaps there has been a misinterpretation of terminology and perhaps in using the word tallit, which is generally an elongated "stole" with regimented specifics to qualify, but many variations in creativity beyond those guidelines (and linen and wool are forbidden to be used together.) Yes, speaking of German references, Jews were forced to be nomadic, and there are the northern Ashkenazi and southern Sephardic and their rules from food to religious wear, etc. varied. They are often buried in different parts or separated, as are Orthodox, Conservative and Reform Jews often not buried together, but those rules also change. So, they picked up cooking, needlework, and various customs of the countries they traversed to and lived in, often being forced to move on, and Yiddish is a German based language of Jews. Though I know nothing of Spanier Albeit, we are back to origination and here especially how to create it. Many of the original "needlework" forms originated in the Middle East region, as that is an ancient culture, and access to other areas from China, to Mediterranean empires was fairly accessible. It reminds me of the discussion of where knitting originated and how old it is. Yes, some of the effect of Spanier Albeit even reminds me of Russian needlework, mostly of the Czars, royalty, etc., but I am only speaking visually here, as I don't have my books in front of me. Sadly there isn't much via the internet about this particular technique. My challenge is the misuse of terms (1st paragraph), technique and origination. Avital can give more thorough details on Jewish culture, history and kashrut (law.) FWIW, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
