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The Rocket Chess Set is Relaunched – Thanks to A Bar Mitzvah Boy

03.28.2022 by laura // Leave a Comment

rocket-chess-set

I am thrilled to announce that I am relaunching my Rocket Chess Set. And it’s all thanks to a bar mitzvah boy in Australia…

The concept for this collector’s chess set originally came through a commission from a private customer and my fascination with space travel inspired the design. The set was intricate and very challenging to make, but I loved the result so much that I produced a limited set to add to my range.

Rocket Chess Set Pieces

The chess sets quickly sold out. Due to the time constraints of designing and running my business, it remained out of stock for several years. That was until I received an email from the mother of a bar mitzvah boy who said: “Our son chose your stunning Rocket Chess Set as a special ‘Forever Gift’ for his bar mitzvah. We asked all those who wished to give him a gift, to make a contribution to his chess set fund … The idea was extremely popular with our friends as it means he will have something which is not only beautiful, useful, and enduring but also significant, as a reminder of his big day. My son loves space, engineering, and chess so it is a perfect gift that he will keep and admire for many years, and then hopefully pass on to his children. We plan on arranging a plaque engraved with the names of all those who contributed.”

With a request like that, I knew I had to put the Rocket Chess Set back into production. Once again, though, I will only produce a limited number. If you are interested in purchasing one of these rare chess sets, please get in touch to secure yours.

Rocket chess set

Categories // Design Tags // Bar Mitzvah gifts, Modern Judaica gifts

Seder Plate Giveaway for Passover

03.09.2022 by laura // Leave a Comment

Moon Seder Plate

It’s less than 6 weeks to Passover and time for a stunning new heirloom-worthy Seder plate. One lucky winner will receive this Moon Seder Plate, inspired by the craters on the moon’s surface. Made in my studio in Tel Aviv, Israel.
To enter, visit the competition post on Instagram here

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  • Leave a comment: What is your favorite Passover tradition?
  • Tag a friend. Each new tag in a separate comment counts as one entry.
  • Get an extra entry by sharing the giveaway to your stories and tagging both accounts.

Worldwide entries accepted. We will pick a winner on March 13 2022 at 8.00 pm ET. (USA)
This giveaway is not associated with Instagram. Must be 18+ to enter

Good luck!

Dune Seder Plate

Dune Haroset Plate

Categories // Design Tags // Passover, Seder, Seder Plates

Introducing the New Night and Day Judaica Series

02.07.2019 by laura // Leave a Comment

Night and Day Candlesticks in gold by Laura Cowan

My Night and Day Judaica range marks a new direction for me as these are the first pieces I’ve produced in ceramics; it comprises of Shabbat candlesticks and a Kiddush cup.

After almost 30 years as a silversmith, I decided to try designing in a different material. The design came easily to me, (they usually do!) but the production was a great challenge as producing in metal is so different from working in clay. Sometimes I feared it wouldn’t work and that the whole line would be impossible. It was an investment of time and the soul as I was already set on releasing the design so I had to make it work. There were occasions I had to turn my brain inside out, think laterally, meditate, sleep on it and hope for a solution in my dreams.

And in time, it all came together, and I’m delighted to reveal to you Night and Day, influenced by Art Deco and inspired by the rhythm of changing light as day becomes night. The contrasting black and white cones reflect the opposites of day and night, heaven and earth, sun and moon. The cones are joined by a ring of precious metal lustre and the glaze is made of actual gold or platinum, resulting in a deep and vibrant glow. Each piece is individually hand made in high-quality ceramics and features my signature.

For more information, or to place an order, check out the Night and Day collection here.

Night and Day Candlesticks Platinum

Night and Day Kiddush Cup by Laura Cowan Modern Judaica

Categories // Design Tags // Candle Holder, modern Judaica, Modern Judaica gifts

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