subject: Jewish Home Décor [print this page] Your home is an expression of who you areYour home is an expression of who you are. If you are Jewish, you probably want this fact reflected in your home. Luckily, there are many beautiful ways to decorate your home in a Judaic fashion. Let's examine some Jewish decorative techniques.
For your bookshelves you should get some Jewish books. There are many coffee table style books that feature Jewish art, history, and culture. Guests can read them and so can you. Try to get Jewish books about a few different subjects to appeal to a wide array of interest. With enough books your library will grow to be a good reference for questions on Jewish history, thought, or culture. If you have kids in the house these books may pique their interests in certain aspects of Judaism.
When it comes to the walls of your home you have many options. Prints by Jewish artists are a popular choice. If you want something a bit more personal you should hang up traditional Jewish items like Seder plates or textiles. These items are a bit more unique and they support the Jewish artisans who make them. The good thing about a lot of these items is there dual purpose. A Seder plate can be taken off the wall and used for Passover. Prominently displayed wine glasses are decorative and can be used for enjoying wine.
Some of the best decorative items for the home are ones you make yourself. If you are a fan of sewing and quilting, why not make a quilt of Challah covers? It allows you to collect many stylish Challah covers and then transform them into something unique for your home. People have made decorative quilts from political ribbons, state flags, and just about every kind of cloth imaginable. This is a fun Jewish spin on an American tradition. You can do the same sort of thing with Mezuzas. Instead of just displaying them next to doors buy a few, mount them to wood, and frame them.
There are many Jewish craft kits available. These not only make for a fun, family pastime they can yield some impressive decorations for your dwelling. Kids love to see their artwork hung up and these kits a great way to spur the creative process. Make sure you participate as well; you will be surprised how much fun you can have.
With such a wide variety of Jewish home dcor items available you should have no problem decorating your home in a way that reflects your unique Judaism.
