My hand made works of art continue a long-standing family tradition. I was born in Iran, into a committed Jewish and Zionist family, one that lived and loved art. My mother was a master designer and weaver of Persian carpets, and her creations, made of pure silk, incorporated Jewish motifs such as the Magen David, the Menorah, Biblical characters and Biblical verses.

I remember that, as a young child, I would sit in her studio opposite the half-woven carpet on the loom, fascinated by the beauty of the colors and the wonderful illustrations, and surrounded by my mother’s weaving tools and her raw materials – pure silk and wool. I was at the time a student at the Otzar HaTorah Jewish day school, and my mother had me help her with Hebrew lettering and with the various Jewish motifs that she wove into her work, such as Moses and the Ten Commandments, or Aaron and the Priestly garments. I would gladly take my place at the loom, working under my mother’s supervision.

My love of Judaica and jewelry came from watching my uncle, who was a well known jeweler. He made an enormous number of unique items of Judaica and jewelry that incorporated Jewish motifs and designs, based on the festivals and the Bible. It was then that I knew that I would one day become an artist, and use my artistry to express the beauty and uniqueness of the Bible, the Israel, and the Jewish People.  You are welcome to learn more about  my designs.

When I arrived in Israel, I discovered a rich culture, with artistic influences from all over the world. Although I married at a young age, I was determined to carry on with my artistic pursuits. I began with Judaica incorporating Jewish symbols, in particular gold and silver jewelry with Jewish motifs.

After the birth of my first two children, I pushed ahead with my determination to design and create gold and sterling silver jewelry which would not only be elegant, but would be works of art. I graduated Jerusalem's special and well known Studio of Art and Gold, Silver and Precious Stones Crafting in 1975.  One of my teachers, who had first-hand experience with the Chinese artistic tradition, had a significant influence on my own approach to design.

Shalom. I hope to see you in Jerusalem

Sarah Tamir