Embroidered Jerusalem Atara, Silver and Gold

• Embroidered Jerusalem design
• Silver and gold thread
• 31.5" x 4"
• For a tallit collar
• Bar mitzvah gift
• Designed by Yair Emanuel

Intro

Set your tallit apart with an atara embroidered along its full length with the Jerusalem skyline. Domes, arches, and rooftops are stitched in silver and gold thread across a cotton, polyester and silk blend, with the verse "Ki mitzion tetzei torah" running above the city. Jerusalem imagery carries a sense of heritage and connection wherever it appears. Designed by Jerusalem artist Yair Emanuel, whose work has furnished Jewish homes and ritual life for over two decades.

Build and Use

Worn at the neckline of a tallit, the atara marks its top edge and keeps the collar from shifting during prayer. Embroidered across a blend of cotton, polyester and silk, the piece carries dense stitching in silver and gold that renders the cityscape in fine detail. It measures 31.5 by 4 inches, sized to attach along the top of a standard tallit.

Gift Ideas

An atara like this suits a bar mitzvah gift above all, marking a young man's first tallit with a meaningful design. It also fits a wedding, where a tallit is often gifted or renewed, or an anniversary or housewarming for someone building a Jewish home. The Jerusalem motif gives it lasting resonance beyond any single occasion.

Care Instructions

Hand wash the atara gently in cold water or have it cleaned by a professional familiar with embroidered textiles. Keep it away from harsh detergents and direct heat, and let it air dry flat to protect the stitching.