Mid-20th Century Framed Hooked Wool Menorah Wall Art Vintage Hanukkah Jewish Judaica

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This mid-century hooked textile wall art features a stylized nine-branch Menorah rendered in rich ochre, cream, deep navy, and sky … Read more This mid-century hooked textile wall art features a stylized nine-branch Menorah rendered in rich ochre, cream, deep navy, and sky blue yarns set against a textured oval ground. Reflecting the post-war resurgence of modernist fiber art and Judaica design, the piece synthesizes traditional ritual motifs with mid-20th-century American craft heritage. High-pile hooked construction and framed presentation create a vibrant visual anchor ideal for seasonal or year-round mid-century interior spaces.

Curator's Note: A striking piece of mid-century textile craft, this framed hooked yarn artwork elevates traditional Judaica iconography into a bold modernist statement. The warm gold and ivory tones of the glowing menorah contrast against deep navy and sky-blue fields, offering rich texture and mid-century warmth to any gallery wall or seasonal display.

Technique: Hand-hooked/latch-hooked wool yarn construction on mesh canvas backing.

Frame: Lightweight painted metal/aluminum channel frame with paper dust cover backing and saw-tooth hanger.

Dimensions: Approx. 34.8" W x 23.6" H.

Color Palette: Warm gold/ochre, ivory/cream, navy blue, light blue, and tan.

Physical Description
Form & Composition: Horizontal rectangular framed textile depicting a glowing 9-branch Chanukah menorah surrounded by an elliptical background field.

Construction: High-density yarn loops forming defined pile texture; secured within an inset top-loading metal perimeter frame.

Hardware & Reverse: Kraft paper backing seal with attached metal saw-tooth hanging bracket along top center.

Attribution: Attributed to mid-20th century American studio artisan or artisan craft kit (c. 1960s–1970s). See less