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Authentic antique Galician Jewish kippah / yarmulke skullcap featuring intricate traditional “Spanjer Arbeit” metallic embroidery work in gold and silver thread.

A beautiful example of Eastern European Jewish ceremonial textile art, displaying fine hand embroidery with rich metallic decoration characteristic of Galician Jewish craftsmanship from the late 19th to early 20th century.

The skullcap exhibits exceptional traditional workmanship with detailed ornamental patterns executed in gold and silver wrapped threads over textile foundation. Such ceremonial head coverings were worn for religious occasions, Sabbath, and festive events within Jewish communities of Galicia.

Comparable examples of embroidered Jewish ceremonial textiles and Galician Judaica garments can be found in museum and institutional Judaica collections dedicated to Eastern European Jewish heritage and traditional synagogue art.

Highly collectible Judaica textile piece suitable for collectors of Jewish ceremonial art, antique embroidery, synagogue textiles, and Eastern European ethnographic objects.

Details:

* Antique Jewish kippah / yarmulke

* Origin: Galicia / Eastern Europe

* Traditional Spanjer Arbeit embroidery

* Gold and silver metallic threadwork

* Hand embroidered

* Religious ceremonial head covering

* Judaica textile collectible

Condition consistent with age and use. Please review all photos carefully for details and condition.

Dimensions

21 cm diameter

10 cm height