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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

Modern Judaica Sale for Pesach

02.27.2018 by laura // Leave a Comment

If you would like to stock up on some new modern Judaica pieces for Pesach, now is your perfect opportunity.

I’m currently holding a 50% sale on slightly imperfect pieces (while stocks last!)

Items on offer include some of my best-selling Seder plates and Matzah plates.
This exclusive sale isn’t available on the website, however. You can only see the selection of designs on offer by visiting this link on my Facebook page.

To place an order for any of the pieces, simply email me: info@lauracowan.com. Or send me a private message via Facebook.

The items are expected to sell quickly so if you are interested in any of the designs, please do get in touch as soon as you can.

Categories // Festivals Tags // Passover, Pesach, Seder

New Modern Menorahs For Hannukah Inspired By Tel Aviv

12.20.2016 by laura // Leave a Comment

Tel Aviv City Menorah is a new modern menorah by Laura Cowan
In time for Hannukah, I’ve just launched two new modern Menorahs. The inspirations for the designs came from my home city of Tel Aviv.

Tel Aviv City Menorah is inspired by the Bauhaus architecture in Tel Aviv. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003, the city contains over 5,000 modernist style buildings influenced by the Bauhaus school of architecture.

I created the steel base of this menorah  in gently formed highly polished steel with gloss anodized aluminium candle holders which can be slotted in any configuration you like on the base.

The coloured shamash holder adds an additional design element which you can choose to either blend or contrast with the other candle holders. It is available in cobalt blue, magenta pink and silver.

Tel Aviv Sea Menorah for Hannukah
Tel Aviv Sea Menorah is inspired by a combination of the sea waves and Tel Aviv architecture.

Like the Tel Aviv City Menorah it is made of highly polished steel with gloass anodized aluminium candle holders that attach to the base with neodyium magnets. And the shamash is available in three different colours.

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