{"id":42235,"date":"2026-11-12T09:20:15","date_gmt":"2026-11-12T07:20:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/matanyah.co.il\/?page_id=42235"},"modified":"2026-11-12T09:20:15","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T07:20:15","slug":"custom-torah-mantles","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/matanyah.co.il\/en\/custom-torah-mantles\/","title":{"rendered":"Torah Mantles (Me'il) Custom Embroidered in Israel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Torah mantle (me'il, \u05de\u05e2\u05d9\u05dc) is the embroidered cover that dresses the Torah scroll in the ark. Matanyah sews and embroiders Torah mantles in Holon, Israel, to the size of your scrolls, in velvet with embroidery in gold, silver or coloured thread, with an embroidered Hebrew dedication checked on a sketch, and in the same design as your parochet and bimah cover. Mantles ship insured to synagogues abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fabric, embroidery and styles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fabric.<\/strong> German velvet in many colours. The showroom in Holon also holds an Italian velvet catalogue. White or cream for the High Holidays costs more than other colours.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Embroidery.<\/strong> Verses, crowns and ornaments in gold, silver or coloured thread. The embroidery colours can be chosen to match the Torah crown and the parochet.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Styles.<\/strong> Classic Jewish, modern, typography, calligraphy, floral and Chabad.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Motifs.<\/strong> The crown, the tablets, lions, priestly hands, the seven species, a flame, a wreath, and a shofar for the holiday mantle.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Size.<\/strong> Every mantle is sewn to your scroll, in any size. The representative tells you which measurements of the scroll to send, or send the measurements of a mantle that fits well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dedications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A dedication line in memory of a loved one or in honour of a family is embroidered on the mantle. The usual form gives the first name, family name, parents' names and the Hebrew date of passing. The wording appears on the sketch with the verse and the ornaments, and we check it with you before approval. We advise on dedication wording for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Matching the mantle, the crown and the parochet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose the mantle together with the Torah crown, so that the embroidery tones match the metalwork. Many synagogues order the mantles in the same design as the <a href=\"https:\/\/matanyah.co.il\/en\/custom-parochet-torah-ark-curtain\/\">parochet<\/a> and the bimah cover, so the ark looks like one composition when it is opened. If you already have a parochet, send a photo and we propose mantles that go with it. A white set of parochet, bimah cover and mantles is traditional for the High Holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How ordering from abroad works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose a design from the site or describe your idea, and send the scroll measurements, the colour, the number of mantles and the dedication wording through the <a href=\"https:\/\/matanyah.co.il\/en\/contact\/\">contact page<\/a>. Include your city and country.<\/li>\n\n<li>A representative sends a written quote. Prices on the site are visible to registered customers, and registration is free.<\/li>\n\n<li>On confirmation, a 50% deposit. The balance is paid before shipping.<\/li>\n\n<li>You receive a sketch of the mantle with the verse and the dedication. Up to three initial sketches are free; what you approve is what is embroidered, so check every letter and date.<\/li>\n\n<li>Embroidery and sewing in Holon. The production time is set in the order.<\/li>\n\n<li>The mantles are packed in a carton with cling film and shipped by UPS, FedEx or DHL, insured for the full invoice value.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Insurance, damage, payment and support are explained on the <a href=\"https:\/\/matanyah.co.il\/en\/ordering-from-abroad\/\">Ordering from abroad<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Specifications at a glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Item<\/th><th>Detail<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Fabric<\/td><td>German velvet, many colours; Italian velvet catalogue in the showroom; white and cream cost more<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Embroidery<\/td><td>Gold, silver or coloured thread; verse, crown, ornaments, dedication<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Size<\/td><td>Sewn to your scroll, any size<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sketch<\/td><td>Up to three initial sketches free; approved sketch is binding<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Matching items<\/td><td>Parochet and bimah cover in the same design; tones matched to the Torah crown<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shipping<\/td><td>Carton with cling film; UPS, FedEx or DHL with full-value insurance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Payment<\/td><td>50% deposit, balance before shipping<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like a parochet, a mantle should never go into a washing machine, because the fabric shrinks. Clean small stains by hand, first with a wipe and, if needed, with a mild cleaner suitable for fabrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list\">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Can I order a Torah mantle from Israel for a synagogue abroad?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Yes. Matanyah embroiders mantles in Holon and ships them worldwide by UPS, FedEx or DHL with contents insurance for the full invoice value. Send the scroll measurements, the colour and the dedication, approve the sketch, and the mantles are shipped after the balance is paid.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-2\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">What fabric are the mantles made of?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>German velvet, available in many colours. For a different shade there is an Italian velvet catalogue in the Holon showroom, and the representative helps you choose remotely. White or cream for the High Holidays costs more than other colours.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-3\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Is there a white mantle for the High Holidays?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Yes. Most designs are also made in white or cream for the High Holidays, and many synagogues order a white set of parochet, bimah cover and mantles in one design.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-4\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Can a dedication be embroidered on the mantle?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Yes. A line in memory of or in honour of someone is embroidered on the mantle. It appears on the sketch with the verse, and we check the Hebrew wording with you before approval.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-5\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">How do I match the mantle to the crown and the parochet?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Choose the mantle together with the Torah crown so the embroidery tones match the metal, and order the mantles in the same design as the parochet and bimah cover. If you already have a parochet, send a photo and we propose matching mantles.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-6\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Do I get a sketch before the embroidery?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Yes. Before production you receive a sketch of the mantle with the verse and the dedication. Up to three initial sketches are free. What is approved on the sketch is what is embroidered, so check names and dates before approving.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-7\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">How do I care for a Torah mantle?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Never machine-wash it, because the fabric shrinks. Clean small stains by hand, first with a wipe and, if needed, with a mild cleaner suitable for fabrics.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Last updated: 12 November 2026<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Matanyah sews and embroiders Torah mantles (me'ilim) to the size of your Torah scrolls in its workshop in Holon, Israel: German velvet in many colours, embroidery in gold, silver or coloured thread, an embroidered Hebrew dedication, and matching parochet and bimah cover. 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