A Radical Diasporist Seder Plate (Wheat)
Bud - Waters - Wheat
Miknaf Ha’aretz is delighted to be collaborating with Jewish ceramicist Amy Wilson on a Seder Plate Project for Passover 5785. Amy has created an extraordinary series of Seder Plates inspired by the revolutionary chutzpah at the heart of the Passover story and the earth-based roots of this springtime-shepherding-harvest-pilgrimage celebration.
Each Seder Plate will come with a supplementary guide delving deeper into the earth-based, radical roots of Passover made by Miknaf Ha’aretz.
There are three unique Seder Plate designs each one representing a different aspect of the Passover tradition - bud, waters & wheat.
Wheat
וְהַפִּשְׁתָּ֥ה וְהַשְּׂעֹרָ֖ה נֻכָּ֑תָה כִּ֤י הַשְּׂעֹרָה֙ אָבִ֔יב וְהַפִּשְׁתָּ֖ה גִּבְעֹֽל׃
Now the flax and barley were ruined, for the barley was in the ear and the flax was in bud;
וְהַחִטָּ֥ה וְהַכֻּסֶּ֖מֶת לֹ֣א נֻכּ֑וּ כִּ֥י אֲפִילֹ֖ת הֵֽנָּה׃
but the wheat and the emmer were not hurt, for they ripen late.—
(Exodus 9:31-32)
This design was inspired by the resilience of the young wheat, their bending but not breaking under the barrage of hail, the hail that destroyed the more mature barley and the budding flax. It also speaks of future hope. That there will be a wheat harvest and that we will eat soft risen breads again, as the cycle of the year continues. The bright green bowls speak of the young spring grasses, while the oranges of the dried sheaves of wheat speak of the future promise of harvest and fresh bread.
Price
Sliding scale: £150 - £175 - £200 - £250
This price reflects the time and materials needed to produce the really beautiful and unique pieces of art, that we imagine can be used over a lifetime (and generations). We imagine these seder plates being shared and used by radical Jewish communities across the UK (and costs being shared by a community), as well as individuals and families who want a unique addition to their Seder Table. Proceeds will also be going to farmers in Gaza and across Palestine to support food production in this critical time. If the costs still feel too prohibitive, please get in touch to see if we can find a way to make this work for you!
Excludes postage (currently only shipping to the UK).
If you are interested in purchasing a seder plate but living outside the UK, please contact hello@miknafhaaretz.co.uk.
Bud - Waters - Wheat
Miknaf Ha’aretz is delighted to be collaborating with Jewish ceramicist Amy Wilson on a Seder Plate Project for Passover 5785. Amy has created an extraordinary series of Seder Plates inspired by the revolutionary chutzpah at the heart of the Passover story and the earth-based roots of this springtime-shepherding-harvest-pilgrimage celebration.
Each Seder Plate will come with a supplementary guide delving deeper into the earth-based, radical roots of Passover made by Miknaf Ha’aretz.
There are three unique Seder Plate designs each one representing a different aspect of the Passover tradition - bud, waters & wheat.
Wheat
וְהַפִּשְׁתָּ֥ה וְהַשְּׂעֹרָ֖ה נֻכָּ֑תָה כִּ֤י הַשְּׂעֹרָה֙ אָבִ֔יב וְהַפִּשְׁתָּ֖ה גִּבְעֹֽל׃
Now the flax and barley were ruined, for the barley was in the ear and the flax was in bud;
וְהַחִטָּ֥ה וְהַכֻּסֶּ֖מֶת לֹ֣א נֻכּ֑וּ כִּ֥י אֲפִילֹ֖ת הֵֽנָּה׃
but the wheat and the emmer were not hurt, for they ripen late.—
(Exodus 9:31-32)
This design was inspired by the resilience of the young wheat, their bending but not breaking under the barrage of hail, the hail that destroyed the more mature barley and the budding flax. It also speaks of future hope. That there will be a wheat harvest and that we will eat soft risen breads again, as the cycle of the year continues. The bright green bowls speak of the young spring grasses, while the oranges of the dried sheaves of wheat speak of the future promise of harvest and fresh bread.
Price
Sliding scale: £150 - £175 - £200 - £250
This price reflects the time and materials needed to produce the really beautiful and unique pieces of art, that we imagine can be used over a lifetime (and generations). We imagine these seder plates being shared and used by radical Jewish communities across the UK (and costs being shared by a community), as well as individuals and families who want a unique addition to their Seder Table. Proceeds will also be going to farmers in Gaza and across Palestine to support food production in this critical time. If the costs still feel too prohibitive, please get in touch to see if we can find a way to make this work for you!
Excludes postage (currently only shipping to the UK).
If you are interested in purchasing a seder plate but living outside the UK, please contact hello@miknafhaaretz.co.uk.