100% Cotton Handmade Jewish TZITZIT TSITSIT - 1 Set of 4 Tassels - Awesome!

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Your "one stop shop" for
things TZITZIT
If you don't see it listed, contact me, I can probably make it ;-D
PLEASE NOTE: I have sold thousands of Kosher 100% Cotton TZITZIT products to
Jews
,
Christians
, and
Messianics
over the years (check the eBay counter).  I have a lot of original ideas that other people have "ripped off" from this page.  I get a lot of hits on this page (see counter).  Please understand that your complete satisfaction is very important to me, so please look this page over carefully.  HOWEVER, If this practice of selling to anyone in the world (all 50 states and over 50 countries now) is against your
Minhag
or
Rabbinical instructions
, (or maybe you just don't want to do business with a sincere
good guy
) please do not buy these items from me.  I will still wish you the greatest success in your future.  SHALOM, my friend!
TZITZIT Tassels
4 to a set, please see below for details
TZITZIT Bracelets/Wrist Bands
1 to a set, please see below for details
TZITZIT Rings
1 to a set, please see below for details
TZITZIT Necklaces
1 to a set, please see below for details
TZITZIT Clips
4 to a set, please see below for details
TALLIT Clips
1 to a set, please see below for details
Available Custom colors:
holywordcafe.com/ebay/tzitzit-string-size-colors.html
BUY 5 ITEMS (FIVE)
GET 1 (ONE) FREE
!!!
(IN SAME PRICE CATEGORY)
that's right buy 5 items and I send you 6
(indicate free item of equal or less value via eBay messages
)
*
this does not apply to the 2 sets of tzitzit clips
Please allow extra time for larger quantity orders as these are hand-tied
TZITZIT Tassels
THIS IS GOOD STUFF, ALSO MAKES A
GREAT
TEACHING TOOL!
Each set that I make consists of 4 individual tassels (1 set of 4 TZITZIT)
The initial loop (for attaching the TZITZIT to a TALLIT, belt loop, or garment) is about 3" long.   This will accommodate a Tallit hole that is up to 1.5" from the edge.  (see the picture below for
installation instructions
)
Requests for custom styles and colors can also be done (I have several variations listed, but if you have a request, please contact me)
If "custom colors" are selected but none are indicated via message, default colors will be used.
Please
contact me in advance
if you have any
questions
about a
customized
C
O
L
O
R
S
request
(see color guide to the right for ideas)
For a
FREE
teaching
LESSON
on "The TALLIT and TZITZIT" go to:
holywordcafe.com/tours
(resources page) for your convenience, here are the links:
-
holywordcafe.com/tours/resources/Customs_and_Traditions-TALLIT_and_TZITZIT-4-Page-Version.pdf
-
holywordcafe.com/tours/resources/Customs_and_Traditions-TALLIT_and_TZITZIT-Verses_with_Pics.pdf
IDEAS:
Not only are TZITZIT worn on the four corners of a garment, but some people give these as
gifts
, hang them on the
wall
, attach them to their
car mirror
, place one on a
key ring
, attach one to a ring with business card-sized Bible
memory verses
, use as a Bible
bookmark
, hang them in the
office
, on the
desk
, worn on a
belt loop
, on and on the examples go.
The TZITZIT is designed to be
seen
, and when
seen
, it reminds us to do the commandments of G-d.
Your set will be hand made only from
100% mercerized cotton
Payment is due immediately
, however I have removed that setting to allow for you to purchase other items and pay for them on one invoice.  Please do not abuse this.
I
t's the buyer's responsibility to pay customs fees, duties, import taxes, and related charges.
Thanks for looking!  Shalom & Happy Bidding!
INTRODUCTION:
In
Numbers 15:37-41, Deuteronomy 22:12
,  G-d (YHVH) commanded Moses for the Children of Israel to put
"fringes"
on the four corners of their garments.  The Hebrew words are
TZITZIT
in
Numbers 15:37-41
(which has a numerical value of 600); and
GEDILIM
in
Deuteronomy 22:12.
Ashkenazi, Sephardic and Chassidic tassels have 5 knots and 8 cords which equals 13 (600+13=613).  613 is the number of
MITZVOT
(commandments) found in the
TORAH
(the first 5 books of the
TANAK -
Hebrew Bible).  Karaite and Two-House tassels have 12 strings and are made into "chains" or "braids."
In the
Ashkenazi
,
Sephardic
, and
Chassidic
styles, the long cord is called the
shamash
(servant) which wraps around all of the other strings.  The number of
shamash
spirals between the knots is also interesting.  Various Traditions signify one of the Names of G-d (YHVH) differently.
STYLES
:
Tie Your Own (string only) COTTON
If you already know how to tie TZITZIT
and just need the string,
you can tie your own
!  (instructions are NOT included)
The "String Only" kit (as pictured here) includes:
(12) 40" white strings and (4) 60" shamash strings (Default Navy Blue).
PLEASE NOTE: These string lengths are enough to tie basic sets
(
Ashkenazi
,
Sephardic
,
Chassidic
,
Rav Amran Gaon
, etc.).
You can also cut the strings to shorter lengths if needed.
This is
NOT
enough string to tie Karaite or Two-House styles.
Please contact me for custom color requests or lengths.
KOSHER ISRAELI
WOOL
Israeli WOOL Tie Your Own (listed separately)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/133447883114
This is pretty awesome!  I have had
several
requests for WOOL.  So far, I have just done this on an individual basis as this sheep (ewe) wool from the Holy Land is
more expensive
than the
much easier to find
COTTON.  But for those who want it, I've started keeping this machine-made, durable, thick, tightly woven, Israeli, kosher, wool in stock (not like the fuzzy springy yarn stuff you have no doubt seen).  This elite spun WOOL is exclusively made for hand-tying tzitzit.  I must say that in my experience I find that there are different levels of seriousness in fringes, so for the folks who want to do the good deed of tying their own tzitziyot in fulfilling the commandment of tzitzit with higher quality WOOL, here you go.  It is the same string as what you find on a tallit made in Israel.  TAKE NOTE: I order this special wool and have it shipped
from Israel
.  It comes exactly as pictured below and is
precut
to these lengths:
Length of the 12 regular strings -
34.6
" (
88cm)
Length of the 4 shamash strings -
44.1
"
(
112cm)
I can NOT do custom lengths on this string as I can not find someone in Israel to sell it to me by the spool.
Maybe one day (pray hard).
Also, this is just the string
(instructions are NOT included).
This special "WOOL - String Only" kit includes enough string to do 4 corners:
These string lengths are enough to tie basic sets
(
Ashkenazi
,
Sephardic
,
Chassidic
).
You can also cut the strings (if your minhag allows it) to shorter lengths if needed.
NOTE: This is
NOT
enough string to tie Karaite or Two-House styles.
Please contact me if you are interested in dyed wool (currently experimenting with this)
Ashkenazi (4 to a set)
7-8-11-13
(LORD is one, from the
Shema
)
7-8-11-13
loops with double knots
:
7
+
8
=15 (numerical value of YOD and HE)
11
(numerical value of VAV and HE), hence the first three series of loops represent the personal name of G-d and in the last series of loops,
13
is the value for the letters ALEPH CHET DALET.
These numbers altogether represent the letters
YHVH ECHAD
- or "G-d is One" from the
Shema
in
Deuteronomy 6:4
.
By default I use heavy
white
and
navy blue
cords (
size #3
string) in making these.
TZITZIYOT
are about 14-15" long (about 22-24" for the
shamash
cord) length may vary a little  I can also make custom colors or any combination (see pic to the right).
Sephardic
(4 to a set)
10-5-6-5
(LORD)
looped knots with double knots
:
10
is the numerical value of YOD,
5
is the numerical value of HE,
6
is the numerical value of VAV, and
5
is the numerical value of HE, hence the series of loops (of individual knots) represent the personal name of G-d.
These numbers altogether (
26
) represent the letters
YHVH
- or the
Tetragrammaton
, the name of the G-d of Israel.
By default I use heavy
white
and
navy blue
cords (
size #3
string) in making these.
TZITZIYOT
are about 14-15" long (about 22-24" for the
shamash
cord) length may vary a little
I can also make custom colors or any combination (see pic to the right).
Chassidic
(4 to a set)
7-8-11-13
(LORD is one, from the
Shema
)
7-8-11-13
loops of knots with double knots
:
7
+
8
=15 (numerical value of YOD and HE)
11
(numerical value of VAV and HE), hence the first three series of loops represent the personal name of G-d and in the last series of loops,
13
is the value for the letters ALEPH CHET DALET
The
first
group of
7
are tied in loops of
3-3-1
The
second
group of
8
are tied in loops of
2-3-3
The
thrid
group of
11
are tied in loops of
3-3-3-2
The
fouth
group of
13
are tied in loops of
1-3-3-3-3
By default I use heavy
white
and
blue
cords (
size #3
string) in making these.
TZITZIYOT
are about 14-15" long (about 22-24" for the
shamash
cord) length may vary a little
I can also make custom colors or any combination (see pic to the right).
13
loops or windings
with alternating colors (3 windings each)
These are made with standard double knots before the windings and after the windings
Starting with white and ending with white (alternating) there are 13 total windings (these can be made with 7, 9, 11, or 13)
Each "Chulya" (band) is a solid color and contains 3 windings
Rav Amram Gaon
(4 to a set)
By default I use heavy
white
and
blue
cords (
size #3
string) in making these.
TZITZIYOT
are about 12" long (about 3" for the loop, 3" for the 13 windings, and 6" for the hanging threads)
.
I can also make custom colors or lengths.
Karaite
(4 to a set)
(
listed separately)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/141214168949
Various braids, twists, "chains": Interestingly, there are no
exact
instructions in the Bible, on how to make these tassels and many have looked at the usage of the above Hebrew words (
TZITZIT
and
GEDILIM
) and concluded that "braids" or "chains" are the proper way to make them.
Please understand that these sets take
over 2 hours
to make (about 30 minutes per tassel).
There are 12 blue strings and 12 white strings (see pics rights for the braid).  I can also make a set with tabernacle colors (see pics below).
Please contact me if you have a custom request.
I only use
size #10
string in making these.  They are about 18" when complete.
Two-House
(4 to a set)
(listed separately)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/141214168949
12 chains together, 12 chains scattered, 12 chains reunited (
see pictures to the right for the braid
): Following the Karaite method in braiding these and literally looking at what the Bible DOES say and DOES NOT say, here are some deductions:
T
ITZIT are for the "children of Israel" (this could be men, women, or children)
The fringe goes on the border/corner (
KANAPH
) of a garment (white)
The fringe is to include a cord of
blue
(
in Hebrew
TEKHELET
)
The specifics of
what blue
to be used are not mentioned in any Bible text
The blue cord goes on the fringe itself (but not the garment)
Multiple threads are to be used (cord)
The
number of threads
to be used is not mentioned in any Bible text
There are to be four tassels for the four corners of the garment
This is an outer (not inner) garment (vesture) that is used to cover the wearer
The
length of tassel
is not mentioned in any Bible text
The fringe may be braided (as opposed to tied) like what might be done with hair
The
number of braids
to be made is not mentioned in any Bible text
It is to serve as a reminder of all of the commandments of G-d and to do them
Garments should also not have mixed fibers (
Deuteronomy 22:11
)
The
material
to be used for the TZITZIT is not mentioned in any Bible text
Beyond these Biblical guidelines is "tradition."  This is where a certain
blue
, certain
number of strings
, certain
number of knots
or
braids
, certain
length
, certain numeric symbolism (
gematria
) etc. come in.  I have personally discovered and made at least 15 (of many) different TZITZIT traditions along with learning something of their various meanings.
They are all very interesting and beautiful in their own appearance.
I use
size #10
string in making these (I can also use
size #3
string).    They are about 18" when complete.
The initial loop is made up of 40 chains (2.5-3").  This part that attaches is also
only white
.  To that white loop is attached the
blue
cord (see pics right).
There are 12 chains of white and 12 chains of blue braided together (again, representing all tribes of the "children of Israel")
Then there are two strands of white and blue separately (representing the divided or scattered tribes of Israelites).  This "two-house" idea is found in Israel's history in the divided Northern tribes of Israel/Ephraim and Southern tribes of Judah.
The last section shows again the joined strands of white and blue braided together based on the prophecy of
Ezekiel 37:15-28
.
Total length of these fringes is about 18"
Please understand the price
, A set of 4 takes over
1 hour to make
(some of the Karaite TZITZIT take over 2 hours to make) but a set looks really nice (see pictures).
ATTACHING:
I have had some questions on attaching TZITZIT to a TALLIT or Belt Loop.
Here is a graphic to illustrate:
CUSTOM STUFF:
Tabernacle ("mishkan") Colors
for the Karaite style
(White/Crimson/Blue/Purple):
for the Sephardic style
(Blue/Purple/Scarlet/White):
for the Two-House
(Blue/Purple/Scarlet/White):
Sephardic Blues
(Warm, Royal, Delphinium, & Navy Shamash)
Rav Amram Gaon Noachide Rainbow (Thick size#3)
(The color scheme here works out to 15 windings instead of 13
alternating white with color and uses 8 strings instead of 4 strings
(White, Crimson, White, Tangerine, White, Maize, White, Sage,
White, Warm Blue, White, Navy, White, Plum, White)
TZITZIT Bracelets/Wrist Bands
(1 to a set)
Here is a rather non-traditional but interesting approach to wearing "the commandments."  Is the earth round?  Does it have 4 corners?  Yet, the Bible uses an interesting phrase "four corners of the earth" (See Isaiah 11:12; Ezekiel 7:2 "land") and yet the Earth is a circle (Isaiah 40:22).  Obviously, this "four corners (kanaph)" phrase is a figurative reference to the directional points on the compass.  Garments in ancient times had four corners (kanaph) which is where the TZITZIT goes.  Garments in modern times do not have four corners, which is where the TALLIT comes in (a "little tent" with 4 corners for the tassels).  Wearing TZITZIYOT is to be
seen
, a physical
reminder
to
do
the commandments of G-d.  Binding the commandments to the hand has traditionally been interpreted in the TEFILLIN (Phylacteries), but why not in other ways too (like a wrist band, ring or necklace)?  A TZITZIT represent the laws (613) which are to be worn, seen, remembered, and obeyed.  People today put TZITZIYOT on belt loops,  Bible markers, scarves, shawls, and other items of clothing.
"thou shalt bind them for a sign on your hand" (See Deuteronomy 6:8; 11:18; Exodus 13:9; 13:16)
As with traditional TZITZIYOT, these individual TZITZIT wrist bands/bracelet can be made in the various traditions and colors.  If you are wanting something not listed, send me your custom requests.
Default Size:
8"
(if you need
7"
or
9"
or another size, no problem, specify NOTE TO SELLER
via eBay messages
)
Default String:
Size 3
for Ashkenazi, Sephardic, Chassidic, and Rav Amran Gaon
Size 10
for Two-House (Karaite style Braids)
Default Colors:
White/
Blue
(custom colors can be done, specify NOTE TO SELLER
via eBay messages
)
Default Clasp:
Lobster Clasp
(I can also use a
magnetic clasp
by request, specify NOTE TO SELLER
via eBay messages
)
Here are some examples of some that I've made:
.
TZITZIT Rings
(1 to a set)
Here is a rather non-traditional but interesting approach to wearing "the commandments."   A TZITZIT represent the laws (613) which are to be worn, seen, remembered, and obeyed.  People today put TZITZIYOT on belt loops,  Bible markers, scarves, shawls, and other items of clothing.
"Keep my commandments, and live; and my law as the apple of thine eye.  Bind them upon thy fingers, write them upon the tables of thine heart" (See Proverbs 7:2-3)
As with traditional TZITZIYOT, these individual TZITZIT rings can be made in the various traditions and colors.  If you are wanting something not listed, send me your custom requests.
Default Size:
Ashkenazi 10"
(if you need
another size, no problem, please contact me, I can go larger but only just a little smaller)
Default String:
Size 10
Default Colors:
White/
Royal Blue
(custom colors can be done, specify NOTE TO SELLER
via eBay messages
)
Default Clasp:
Crimp
Here are some examples of some that I've made:
TZITZIT Necklaces
(1 to a set)
Here is a rather non-traditional but interesting approach to wearing "the commandments."   A TZITZIT represent the laws (613) which are to be worn, seen, remembered, and obeyed.  People today put TZITZIYOT on belt loops,  Bible markers, scarves, shawls, and other items of clothing.
"...tie them about thy neck" (See Proverbs 6:21; 3:3)
As with traditional TZITZIYOT, these individual TZITZIT necklaces can be made in the various traditions and colors.  If you are wanting something not listed, send me your custom requests.
Default Size:
Karaite 18"
(if you need
another size, no problem, please contact me)
Default String:
Size 10
Default Colors:
White/
Royal Blue
(custom colors can be done, specify NOTE TO SELLER
via eBay messages
)
Default Clasp:
Lobster Clasp
(I can also use a
magnetic clasp
by request, specify NOTE TO SELLER
via eBay messages
)
Here are some examples of some that I've made:
TZITZIT Clips
(4 to a set)
Here's a neat idea if you want to be able to clip your tassels to a shirt or loop.  Easy to install tzitziyot & quick to connect (see instructions picture below right).
If you are wanting 24k Gold-plated clips, I can do those too by request
TALLIT Clips
These are awesome!
Here's a great accessory for your prayer shawl.  They are easy to attach and wear (see pics).  Size is about 4" to 4.5" from left to right (depends on coin size)
I've also had different requests for different coins.
Contact me if you have something special in mind.
I can also do
silver and gold plating
(cost according to coin size).  For reference here are
some
of the coins I have : holywordcafe.com/ebay/coins.html
(about 23mm is the smallest size I've done, looks better with the larger coins)
I've only listed a few on eBay, Here's the whole collection (prices vary)
1949-1960
Fellowship Tallit Clips (Amphora-Copper): 10 Pruta (27mm)
Devotion Tallit Clips (Pitcher) 10 Pruta Scalloped (24.5mm)
Vineyard Tallit Clips (Grape Leaves): 50 Pruta (23.5mm)
Hosanna Tallit Clips (Date Palm): 100 Pruta (28.5mm)
1960-1980
Worship Tallit Clips (3-Stringed Lyre): 25 Agorot (25.5mm)
Illumination Tallit Clips (Menorah): 1/2 Lira (24.5mm)
Fullness Tallit Clips (3 Pomegranates): 1 Lira 27.5mm)
Royalty/Judah Tallit Clips (Lion): 5 Lira (30mm)
1980-1985
Communion Tallit Clips (Chalice): 1 Sheqel (22.54mm)
Fruitfulness Tallit Clips (Double Cornucopia): 5 Sheqalim (24mm)
Maritime Tallit Clips (Galley Ship): 10 Sheqalim (26mm)
Praise Tallit Clips (Ancient Coin): 50 Sheqalim (28mm)
Enlightenment Tallit Clips (Ancient Menorah): 100 Sheqalim (29mm)
1985-Present
Wisdom/Poetry Tallit Clips (Lyre/Harp): 1/2 sheqel (25.95mm)
Due to so many request for TZITZIT custom colors,
I finally have some examples of each color in each size:
Available Custom colors:
holywordcafe.com/ebay/tzitzit-string-size-colors.html
SHALOM!
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