Yair Emanuel
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Yair Emanuel is a contemporary Judaica artist designer who studied at Bezelel Art Academy and now works from his [[Emanuel Judaica Art Studio|studio workshop]] in Jerusalem. His work is so popular all over the world that it has even been faked. | Yair Emanuel is a contemporary Judaica artist designer who studied at Bezelel Art Academy and now works from his [[Emanuel Judaica Art Studio|studio workshop]] in Jerusalem. His work is so popular all over the world that it has even been faked. | ||
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==Wood and Textiles== | ==Wood and Textiles== | ||
Yair designs both ritual religious objects in decorated painted wood such as Chanukah menorahs, Havdalah sets, Challah boards and Kiddush cups, in addition to regular tableware like bowls and napkin rings. His textiles, like his silk tallits, kippot in a variety of fabrics, and decorative tapestry wall hangings, have made him extremely popular. Yair Emanuel is now considered one of the foremost contemporary Judaic designers. | Yair designs both ritual religious objects in decorated painted wood such as Chanukah menorahs, Havdalah sets, Challah boards and Kiddush cups, in addition to regular tableware like bowls and napkin rings. His textiles, like his silk tallits, kippot in a variety of fabrics, and decorative tapestry wall hangings, have made him extremely popular. Yair Emanuel is now considered one of the foremost contemporary Judaic designers. | ||
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==Illegal Copies== | ==Illegal Copies== | ||
Yair Emanuel's work is so popular that it has been forged. In 2006 the Jerusalem High Court awarded Emanuel a substantial award, 140,000 shekels (approx $35,000) against a company that copied 27 of his Judaica items, thereby stealing his intellectual property rights. | Yair Emanuel's work is so popular that it has been forged. In 2006 the Jerusalem High Court awarded Emanuel a substantial award, 140,000 shekels (approx $35,000) against a company that copied 27 of his Judaica items, thereby stealing his intellectual property rights. |