The tallit or the Jewish prayer shawl is often received at a milestone moment such as Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah, wedding or at any such special occasions in one’s adult Jewish life. It is one of the most important symbols in Jewish life. But before you decide to buy a Jewish prayer shawl, here are some helpful tips that will guide you on your journey to finding the perfect shawl for your loved ones.
Know the purpose
Perhaps you want to use it at a wedding or may even use it for the Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah of a child or grandchild. You may also want to use it as the top of a Chuppah at a wedding. Perhaps you are buying the prayer shawl to replace the old one you had for years, or you may even be purchasing one that you hope to pass down as a new family heirloom. Therefore, it is crucial to know for what purpose you want to buy a Jewish prayer shawl.
Know the preference of the recipient
Make sure to know whether the person you are buying the prayer shawl for likes a modern tallit with customized handmade design or a traditional tallit with simple monotone stripes, more ornate stripes, or a flowing multi-colored design that covers the entire shawl.
Measure the height of the person
Jewish prayer shawls come in many sizes like any piece of clothing. Hence, make sure to buy a shawl of the appropriate size for the person receiving it. You can find a complete tallit sizing guide in an online webshop such as Galilee Silks.
Know the difference between the tallit types
There are two types of tallitot available- narrow and traditional. A narrow tallit is for those individuals who want to use it as a shawl draped over their shoulders. But if you are someone who likes to wrap the tallit around your entire body or pull it over your head, then you should buy a traditional tallit.
Ask for fabric preference
Nowadays, prayer shawls can be made from any fabric as long as it isn’t made from a combination of wool and linen. Different people have different preferences for the fabric type. Therefore, it is wise to know if the person who will be wearing the tallit has a preference for wool, cotton, silk or any other material for the tallit.
Find out if the person would like a matching tallit bag and kippah
Many Jewish prayer shawls from reliable sellers are sold with a matching bag and kippah. Even if you don’t find one as a set, you can always find an appropriate bag and kippah in the market. So, find out if the person would like a matching tallit bag and kippah along with the tallit or not and buy accordingly.
Choose a prayer shawl with an Atarah you like
Atarah is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable parts of a tallit. Make sure to choose a prayer shawl with the blessing written in Hebrew on the Atarah and select the design accordingly. Galilee Silks makes embroidered atarot and printed atarot.
Be careful about the colors
Whether you are buying a beautifully decorated modern prayer shawl or a traditional striped prayer shawl, make sure you are selecting colors based on your own choice. If you are looking for a striped tallit, you can usually match it with a silver or gold accent to whatever colored stripes you pick.
Bottom Line
If you are looking for an exclusive collection of the best handmade Jewish prayer shawl from Israel, look no further than Galilee Silks. It provides the best and unique designs of tallit in several colors, designs and fabrics that are not only super comfortable but has beautiful appearance too. So, visit Galilee Silks and buy Jewish prayer shawl at a discounted price now!
