Handmade in Israel: 5 Israeli Artists You Need to Know

Headquartered in Tel Aviv and boasting over 20 years’ experience and a prestigious reputation, Anbinder is one of Israel’s top luxury jewelry studios. This unmatched Israeli brand is known for expert craftsmanship and timeless designs that utilize high-end materials such as 14K gold, diamonds, and stunning blue and black enamel.

The studio’s jewelry line is full of eye-catching statement pieces that boldly showcase Jewish symbolism, such as the Star of David, Tree of Life, Hamsa, Lion of Judah, and Biblical verses and themes.

Anbinder luxury jewelry makes the perfect gift for any fashion-forward man or woman who wants to show off their Jewish heritage without compromising on splendor and style!

Jerusalem-area artist Shoham Simchi, the craftsman behind the exquisite brand Shoham Yemenite Art, is an eighth-generation artisan from a family of jewelers originating in Yemen. For more than 2,000 years, since the days of King Solomon, his ancestors lived and worked successfully in Yemen, creating jewels for Jewish brides as well as the Yemenite royal family.

Today, Simchi carries on the traditional craft of Yemenite-Jewish silversmithing, including its signature intricate filigree patterns that he incorporates into exciting modern designs. You'll love adding his stunning sterling silver Judaica or jewelry into your home, from Shabbat candlesticks and Kiddush cups to Hamsas and more!

Shoham Yemenite Art gifts will add a unique piece of Jewish history and modern Israeli artistry to your home - or make stunning gifts for loved ones!

Art in Clay is a family-run art studio, founded in 2008 in Jaffa-Tel Aviv by husband-and-wife team Amir Rom and Laurence, both graduates of the prestigious Bezalel Academy of Art and Design.

The studio specializes in beautiful, handmade ceramics including Judaica and decorative plaques. The stunning, intricately painted pieces bring ancient Jewish tradition to life and draw inspiration from the Land of Israel, the Bible, and archaeological findings. Art in Clay were even commissioned by the US Government to design special pieces for the opening of the US Embassy in Jerusalem in May 2018!

Works by Art in Clay will add a special touch to any home, full of Jewish tradition and love for the Land of Israel.

A unique brand found only in Israel, Jerusalem Glass Studio has perfected the art of colorful glass making over the past 20 years, with each handmade creation bearing a one-of-a-kind, impossible to replicate pattern.

The studio's Kiddush cups, Shabbat candlesticks, Havdalah sets, and other artworks are made using delicately crafted variegated glass in bursts of vivid colors, along with sterling silver plating and elegant gold accents.

Check out Jerusalem Glass Studio for their fabulous and colorful line of glass ritual items, tableware, and home decor!

We're rounding off our list with Hallel Jewelry, an exceptionally unique designer studio that blends together contemporary fashion and traditional faith.

Working with elegant, high-quality gold and silver, the artisans at Hallel meticulously inscribe meaningful Hebrew verses from the Bible, Kabbalah, and other Jewish writings onto timelessly chic rings, bracelets, and pendants. The pieces span many religious themes, from prayers for healing to Proverbs extolling the virtuous Jewish woman.

Hallel's designs are a mystical combination of substance and style, bringing an everlasting beauty and detailed, handmade craftsmanship to your spiritual expression. Find the perfect piece for yourself or a loved one today!