This challah cover is part of the Rikmat Elimelech designer
collection. This challah cover made from linen fabric, puts a modern artistic
flair on the traditional Shabbat table. A gray colored section on the left side
has a small white framed square with an artistic red colored “rimon”,
pomegranate. The Hebrew words “Likavod Shabbat V’Yom Tov”, which means “In
honor of Shabbat and Yom Tov” are embroidered in large script font with small
red “rimonim”, pomegranates, lined up in a row underneath.
The challah cover is one of the few traditional and distinct
table setting items that characterizes a set Shabbat and Jewish holiday table.
The challah cover, as its name suggests, is used to cover the challahs while
the Kiddush is being recited. A special designed challah cover adds glory to
the Shabbat and holiday table.
Rikmat Elimelech is an Israeli manufacturer situated in the
rural and green moshav of Kfar Pines, located in Northern Israel near Haifa.
Founded by embroidery artist Elimelech Shweitze, who was awarded with
recognition as the first embroidery artist in Tel Aviv in 1949, Rikmat
Elimelech specializes in creating Jewish religious articles with both
traditional and modern colors and designs. Rikmat Elimelech has earned its reputation
for their superb craftsmanship and attention to detail.