The Aesthetic Sense is home to a large number of tallit designers, Israeli American, and Canadian, who work in a variety of fabrics, designs and sizes. Styles range from traditional stripes to whimsical painted scenes; fabrics from machine made to hand woven silks, wools and cottons. Many of our prayer shawls are hand made; some are one-of-a-kind; all are designed to enhance your prayer experience.

Because of the wide variety of sizes, styles, and colors, even among prayer shawls made by the same designer, it is our hope that you will be able to visit The Aesthetic Sense and view all of our many tallitot as you begin your search for yours. What appears below is a sampling of our extensive collection. Please visit, call or e-mail for additional information.

All of our prayer shawls meet halachic requirements of fabric content and tzitzit.

We are proud to represent the following tallit designers and manufacturers:

Mishkan Hatchelet
Crafted in the Land of Israel, these traditional tallitot are made from the finest 100% virgin wool. They are available in all sizes and an assortment of colors (including multi-color “Joseph’s Coat”). Sizes range from 24” x 72” to 70” x 80”; priced from $76.

Israeli Silk Artists
Crafted in the Land of Israel, these brightly colored tallitot feature painted silk fabric applied on a base of white or off white wool and polyester blend fabric. Both the atara and the stripes are painted in a variety of themes, among them Jerusalem scenes, depictions of the Twelve Tribes, and floral and abstract designs. Sized from 18” x 72” to 30” x 76”; priced from $155.

Yair Emanuel
Yair Emanuel designs these tallitot in his Jerusalem studio. His designs combine the old and the new, the ethnic and the modern. Emanuel creates his tallitot in many different ways: with hand painted silk, appliquéd silk, and hand embroidery using silk thread on natural cotton material. Designs vary from traditional stripes in non-traditional colors and widths, to Jerusalem scenes, lions of Judah, and scenes of our matriarchs and other Jewish heroines. Sold as a set with a tallit bag; most styles come with a kippa. Sizes range from 18” x 72” to 24” x 76”; priced from $180.

Silk Bijoux
Crafted in the United States, these tallitot use the finest silk tie dyed in deep and vibrant colors; the blessing is silk screened on the atara. The all silk tallit features a vivid Jerusalem scene. The newest design features the Twelve Tribes painted on a silk band appliquéd on a soft, textured white wool shawl. Sold as a set with a tallit bag; kippot sold separately. All silk 24” x 72”; Twelve Tribes 30” x 72”; priced from $165.

Tallit Art
These hand-woven tallit, made from the finest light weight quality wool and trim, are modern variations on the traditional striped tallit. Available in blues, browns, blacks, burgundies and grays, with silver or gold trim. Sold as a set with a tallit bag; kippot sold separately. Sizes 24” x 76”, 36” x 76” and 48” x 86; priced from $155.

Gabrieli
Situated in Old Jaffa, Gabrieli Hand Weaving produces matched sets of hand woven tallit, kippot and bags. A modern version of the traditional tallit, Gabrieli’s are available in a rainbow of colors. The tallitot are woven of cotton, silk or wool. Sizes range from 16” x 74” to 60” x 80”; priced from $150. Hand painted Jerusalem scenes are also available at additional cost.

Shizre Kodesh
In her studio at Chutzot Hayozer within the shadows of the Old City of Jerusalem, Carine Kleiman creates original hand woven tallitot from the finest wool. Her unique technique merges subtlety and precision. A variety of colors, textures and patterns are combined in the exquisite proportions that are the hallmark of superb craftsmanship. Sold as a set with tallit bag; kippot sold separately. Sizes range from 32” x 74” to 53” x 74”; priced from $405.

Canaan Gallery
From her studio in the artists’ colony of Safed, in the hills of Israel, Orna Moor designs tallitot hand woven from the fines cotton fibers. Her unique designs, colors and textures reflect the history of Safed as a mystical city and a renowned center of high quality weaving by the kings of the surrounding lands. Sold as a set with tallit bag; kippot sold separately. Sizes range from 24” x 72” to 48” x 80”; priced from $450.

Eretz
From her studio on a moshav in the Negev Desert, designer Efrat Schwartz produces Judaica which is fashionable and elegant, reflecting a new and different approach to the traditional tallit. Her designs are inspired by the colors and lights of Israel, archaeological findings, and Judaica themes reflecting the diaspora through the ages. The tallitot come in silk (including transparent silk and raw silk), wool, cotton or viscose, in styles suitable for men and women, and can be made with the blessing on the atara and with fringe as requested. Sold as a set with a kippa. Sizes range from 18” x 72” to 44” x 80”; priced from $245.

Galilee Silks
Situated in a tranquil corner of Northern Israel, Galilee Silks specializes in the hand-dying of raw white silk. Their distinctive range of tallitot, which can be on a silk base or a wool base, incorporates traditional motifs in a wide selection of glowing colors. Sold as a set with tallit bag; kippot included in certain styles. Sizes range from 20” x 70” to 44” x 80”; priced from $240.

Reeva’s ‘Ritings with Ruach
Crafted in the United States by renowned Judaic textile artist Reeva, these hand made designs are at once soft, beautiful and spiritual. Using the finest silk fabric as the base and for the fringe, Reeva appliqués unique designs and traditional yet contemporary striping. Her ataras are hand painted with the blessing. Smaller sizes are tailored to drape the shoulders easily. Usually sold as a set with tallit bag. Sized from 8” x 72” – 48” x 80”; priced from $365.

Precious Heirlooms
Crafted in the United States, Precious Heirlooms custom designed tallitot are distinct in their use of modern and colorful fabrics and trims. The tallitot are made from the finest wools, silks and other natural fabrics. The ataras feature Hebrew quotes from scripture. Personal embroidery available. Sold as a set with tallit bag; kippot sold separately. Sizes range from 8” x 72” to 54” x 80”; priced from $265.

Shosha
From her Judaic textile studio in California, Shosha designs each tallit individually using a variety of textured silk fabrics. Working with the colors of the silks and the base textile, Shosha makes certain that colors blend seamlessly and integrates the designs in the fabric in the finished piece. Sizes range from 8” x 72” to 44” x 80”; priced from $300.

Sharona Silk Creations
From her studio in Hawaii, Israeli textile artist Sharona creates hand silk screened tallitot. Her inspiration is spiritual – her designs include Fringes of Life and Genesis. Available in white or cream silk or Tussah silk bleach or natural. Some hand painted styles available. Sold as a set with tallit bag. Sizes range from 18” x 70” to 36” x 80”; priced from $345.