Ironically, I am not a fan of decorated Ketubot. When I started selling my art, I made other Judaica, and when people eventually started asking me to do Ketubot, I agreed. I understand why people like them, but I never thought I would hang my own marriage contract on my wall. Turns out, my partner really wanted one, and since we edited the text so that it better represented our relationship, I gave in and agreed to make him one- also ironically, since traditionally the groom gives the Ketubah to the bride. In our egalitarian ceremony we gave it to each other, and practically, I made and gave my groom this piece of art. I will admit, I am excited to have it hanging on our wall.
Thursday, June 30, 2016
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Ketubah Inspired Anniversary Gift
This piece was commissioned as an anniversary gift. It was made to match the couple's Ketubah which is an original piece by Israeli artist, Izzika Gaon, and also incorporated the Pasuk they had on their wedding invitation, "אני לדודי ודודי לי". Needless to say, my style is very different than his, but the elements he used came together very nicely in papercutting form.
Ketubah by Izzika Gaon
Friday, June 10, 2016
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