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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

New Laura Cowan Modern Judaica Gift Vouchers

02.07.2019 by laura // Leave a Comment

Laura Cowan Modern Judaica Gift Voucher

Can decide which gift to give? I now offer Gift Vouchers for my website. You can choose one of the suggested amounts or a custom amount. The gift vouchers can be used in full or for part-purchase for any product from the Laura Cowan Modern Judaica website.
For more details, check out the Gift Voucher link here.

Categories // Design Tags // Modern Judaica gifts

Introducing the New Square Saturn Dreidel for Hannukkah

10.18.2018 by laura // Leave a Comment

Square Saturn Dreidels for Hannukah designed by Laura Cowan

Just in time for Hanukkah comes the new Square Saturn Dreidel.

I designed this sleek, modern Hannukah dreidel using my signature themes of discs and cones inspired by the rings of the planet Saturn. And its defined shape draws inspiration from the Chanukah story where a small band of men overcame a powerful army. They achieved the impossible, squaring the circle, as it were.

I created the dreidel using matt anodized aluminium with a brushed finish center disc and the parts are attached by tiny screws and bolts. It is available in four different colour versions: blue, gold, purple and silver on a gold base.

As well as a striking statement piece for your modern Judaica collection, it is fully functional for a traditional game of dreidel, (or sevivon as its known in Hebrew). The game, which is usually played on Hannukah, after the lighting of the Menorah is an easy one to learn. Let me teach you …

How to play dreidel

Each player is given 10 tokens. (You can use items like chocolate money or shelled nuts for this). They keep five and place five in a central stake. Each player then takes a turn spinning the dreidel / sevivon.
“Nun” means nothing, you win nothing, you lose nothing.
“Gimel” means you take the whole stash.
“Hay” means you win half of what’s in the centre.
“Shin” means “put in” you lose and must put one more chip into the kitty.

Visit the online store now to order your Square Saturn Dreidel in time for Hannukah>

Categories // Design, Festivals Tags // Dreidel, Hannukah, modern Judaica

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