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Bethlehem (traditional source for Jerusalem-area olive wood crafts)
Bethlehem Star carves nativity sets, crosses, and rosaries from local olive wood, continuing a trade that traces to the 14th-century Franciscan-run carving school that formalized the craft for Christian pilgrims. Pieces are rough-shaped by machine and then finished entirely by hand in the workshop.
Best for Olive-wood nativity sets and religious carvings
Cardo, Jewish Quarter, Old City, Jerusalem, Israel / Jerusalem / Israel
After 1967 Elyada established the Blue and White Art Gallery on the Roman Cardo; the gallery is now run by his son Udi Merioz.
Best for Art from a Roman Cardo gallery now run by Udi Merioz.
6 Yoel Moshe Solomon Street, Jerusalem 9463306, Israel / Jerusalem / Israel
Founded 1964 by Bezalel-trained Malka Gabrieli, who hand-loomed in an Old Jaffa basement studio; Jerusalem shop now sells hand-woven silk/wool/cotton tallit sets (house Our Story; ACHI vendor listing prints 6 Yoel Moshe Solomon Street).
Best for Hand-woven silk, wool and cotton tallit sets from a Jerusalem shop.
Hebron Road 12, Jerusalem 9354206, Israel / Jerusalem / Israel
1982 project turning the former St John eye-hospital building into studios where Judaica artists, ceramicists and jewellers work, exhibit and sell; house site says applied-arts centre since 1970, ~35 workshop artists now (Jerusalem Foundation; house About).
Best for Judaica, ceramics and jewellery made and sold in resident studios.
38 Shivtei Israel Street (corner Ha-Nevi'im), Musrara, Jerusalem 9510561, Israel / Jerusalem / Israel
The public can visit the Print Workshop at 38 Shivtei Israel St and purchase existing artworks in its collection.
Best for Prints and artworks from a public workshop at 38 Shivtei Israel Street.
Old City, Jerusalem
Nadav Art makes contemporary Judaica, including menorahs, mezuzah cases and other ritual objects in modern forms. Material, dimensions and religious use provide the meaningful basis for choosing among decorative pieces.
Best for Sleek modern menorahs and mezuzah cases in contemporary Judaica design
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