{"product_id":"ethiopiandress-6","title":"Ethiopian Jewish","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"story-title\"\u003eArtistry of the Traditional Ethiopian Dress\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Ethiopian women's attire consists of a dress (Qemis), a sash (Mekenet), and a wrap-around cloth (Shemma or Netela) draped over the head and shoulders. Crafted from cotton textiles, which are woven by men from thread spun by women, this attire typically features white fabric adorned with narrow bands of decorative embroidery and colorful stripes along the edges. Women embellish their garments with cotton thread using chain stitches in black, green, red, blue, and yellow, creating symmetrical geometric patterns that hold amuletic and symbolic meaning to protect sensitive areas of the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"tribe-title\"\u003eEthiopian Jewish\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEthiopian Jewish embroiderers, who migrated to central Israel decades ago, hail from diverse backgrounds. Some are elderly grandmothers; others are younger women doing embroidery to support their families. Though many traditional artists remain connected to Ethiopia, agriculture—once their economic backbone—now serves as a hobby in Israel. Their embroidery is an expression of memories of their life in Ethiopia, the longing for Israel, and the challenging journey to their new homeland.The art of Ethiopian Jewish embroidery merges traditional values with modern Israeli life, reflecting the integration of their families into society. Common themes include images of everyday Ethiopian life, inspired by nature and lifestyle: mothers with babies, women carrying jars, and traditional tea ceremonies. Sacred symbols like lions, the Star of David, and Jerusalem motifs depict the Jewish faith and yearning for their homeland.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Rootsstudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45996900155611,"sku":"EthiopianDress-6","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/7588\/files\/EthiopianDress-6.jpg?v=1724904116","url":"https:\/\/rurbanstudio.com\/products\/ethiopiandress-6","provider":"Roots Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}