{"product_id":"zionayassi-1-2-1","title":"ZionaYassi-1-2-1","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"story-title\"\u003eBranches and Stars\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNature is a common theme in Palestinian embroidery. This pattern features a contemporary stylization of a tree branch, paired with the Star of David, a symbol revered in Jewish culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"artist-title\"\u003eZiona Yassi\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZiona Yassi was born in Ethiopia, and after being married and having four children, she and her family undertook a long and arduous journey to Israel in 1985. Together they walked by foot for seven months through Sudan before finally reaching Israel by plane. In Israel, Ziona found happiness and a sense of belonging. She and her family eventually bought a house in the city of Be'er Sheva, establishing a stable home.\n\nZiona developed a love for embroidery as a young girl in Ethiopia. As a deeply religious woman, she embroiders religious symbols, along with flowers and decorative motifs. Today, she is part of a group of Ethiopian women embroiderers in Israel, a community that provides her with both support and joy in her creative endeavors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"tribe-title\"\u003eEthiopian Jewish\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEthiopian Jewish embroiderers who migrated from Ethiopia to central Israel decades ago come from a rich tapestry of backgrounds. Among them are elderly grandmothers and younger women alike who have honed their embroidery skills to support their families.\n\nMany traditional artists still hold onto their Ethiopian heritage, agriculture—once their economic lifeline—is now a cherished hobby. Their embroidery reflects their memories of life in Ethiopia and the trials of their journey to their new homeland.\n\nThe art of Ethiopian Jewish embroidery merges traditional values with contemporary life, reflecting the integration of their families into society. Common motifs 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 Queen of Sheba, and birds depict their faith and deep connection to home.\n\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Rootsstudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45996766626011,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/7588\/files\/ZionaYassi-1-2-1_37b77cba-07c9-4c0e-bce6-c65f65fe2962.png?v=1725893524","url":"https:\/\/rurbanstudio.com\/products\/zionayassi-1-2-1","provider":"Roots Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}