"Dressed in Wood" Round Challah Board by Alessi

The Jewish Museum and Alessi, the Italian design house, introduce a special selection of contemporary designs from Alessi's catalog for Jewish holidays and traditions.  This round wood board for challah service on Shabbat and holidays is part of the project Dressed in Wood, designed by Marcel Wanders. A natural material, beech wood, shaped by artisans, is characterised by knots and veins that make each piece slightly unique.  Dressed in Wood is a collection made by artisans in Valle Strona, where the production of wooden artefacts is documented as far back as the sixteenth century. This Valley drops down to Lake Orta, where Alessi is headquartered.   Made in Italy.