Woven Palm Mezuzah by Michael Aram

The intricately sculpted texture of this mezuzah case (from Michael Aram's Palm Collection) is inspired by the beauty of a windswept palm tree, and the perfectly imperfect shapes of woven palm leaves and fallen fronds. With a warm, antique-gold finish, the case exudes comfortable abundance and welcome.

"I was having lunch with friends on a veranda overlooking the sea, when I looked down to the lawn and saw a fallen palm frond. The leaves were all twisted and curled, yet it stood out magnificently against the otherwise perfect landscape. It made me think of the passage of time, and the bountiful gifts of the palm tree, which provides everything from food to shelter." —Michael Aram

Dimensions: 4.25 inches

An enduring symbol of safety and protection for all who dwell within a home, a mezuzah consists of a prayer scroll in a decorative case, which is affixed to the front door jamb (and sometimes to interior doorposts as well). They make an especially good gift for a wedding or housewarming.