"L'Chaim"

Shop Now! Now Available at MyAmericanCrafts this colorful mosaic wall art Judaica piece "L'Chaim" by Tree of Life ArtWorks.

Handpainted and embossed metal tiles hold a resin plaque with the word "L'Chaim", meaning "to life", a toast to health and happiness.  The Tree of Life, sun and moon, clouds and stars add to the symbolism of the piece. Rich colors accent the central image on this Judaic wall decoration. Wonderful in a study or den.

Thoughtful housewarming or wedding gift.

Historically, scrimshaw is a nautical engraving art indigenous to America. Sailors on board whaling ships "scrimmed" designs on whale teeth and bones using a sharp tool (It actually was coined a thrifty waste of time). Ink or oil and soot were then rubbed into the cuts and wiped away to reveal the incised image. Tree of Life incorporates this basic process but instead of ivory, hand-cast resin is used, insuring sharp, detailed images from an eco-friendly resource.