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  • Echt Turkish Tallit / Tunis
  • Echt Turkish Tallit / Tunis
  • Unique double-knotted fringes
  • Echt Turkish Tallit / Tunis
  • Lining and side bands included

    • Echt Turkish Tallit / Tunis

    $208.00
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    Product Description

    Sometimes referred to as the Echt Turkish Tallit (“genuine Turkish tallit”) or Tunisian Tallit, this is the heaviest black-on-white wool tallit available. Features the traditional Turkish thick black band and double-knotted side fringes, which lend added flare. Made in Israel.
     
    Owing to the dense fabric, this tallit lasts for years and therefore includes added features to make sure it retains its look over time.

    » Double-knotted fringes
    » Half-lining
    » Sidebands

    Note: If you would like to have a different atara sewn on, go to our Atara page and add an atara to your cart.

     

    The History of the Turkish Tallit

    Echt Turkish TallisThe Turkish tallit was originally made in Tunisia, but since Tunisia was part of the Ottoman Empire until 1881, tallits made there were referred to as “Turkish.”

    This talit became popular because one of the Turkish sultans had banned flax plants, effectively making Tunisia a linen-free zone. Since wool products from Tunisia were known to be free of linen, there was no need to be concerned that one’s wool tallit contained shatnez.

    These Turkish tallits became a sought-after commodity in various Jewish communities, particularly in Chassidic circles.

    In 2008 it was found that Turkish tallits could no longer be safely assumed to be free of linen and therefore require rabbinic supervision like other tallits.

    Echt Turkish vs. Kmo Turkish

    Today two types of Turkish tallits are available. The Echt Turkish Tallit (“genuine Turkish prayer shawl”) is made from Tunisian wool, whose dense weave makes it the heaviest traditional wool tallit found. The Kmo Tallit (“faux”) employs the same design, pattern and features as authentic Turkish tallits, but uses a somewhat lighter weave of wool.

    Both the Echt and the Kmo often feature unique double-knotted fringes along the edges. They are sometimes sold without an atara, because many Chassidim who opt for the Turkish or Kmo tallit have a special, ornate atara sewn on.

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    • 5
      I feel very special with this Tallit and I know I'll be wearing this for the rest of my life

      Posted by Yosef Lopes on 12th Feb 2022

      I am so grateful for this Tallit. I put Sephardic Tzit Tzit according to my Nusach/Rite. I wake up excited to Daven and I cannot thank Ben's Tallit Shop enough. They didn't have size 80, so I waited for a month but their customer service is excellent and It was worth the wait. I am 18 years old and 5 '8 so the Tallit size 80 is very big on me but I will hopefully grow into it. Again I cannot thank Ben's Tallit Shop enough. Big question!!!! How do you properly wash a wool Tallit and things I should get?

    • 4
      tallit

      Posted by Steve Newman on 3rd Nov 2021

      excellent

    • 5
      The Supreme Covering

      Posted by Myron on 10th Sep 2020

      I wanted my first tallit to be special and I know that I have found it with the echt turkish tallit. I love it's weight, it's size and all the extra's that I had added. I have to mention the shipping speed also ( three thumbs ) and I only have two hands, great job.

    • 5
      Un talith de qualité

      Posted by Cedric on 7th Jan 2020

      Je cherchais un talith à la fois beau et sobre : le talith Echt Turkish est exactement ce qu'il me fallait ! Avec sa laine d'excellente qualité au tissage fin et assez dense, il a du corps et son est poids en conséquence, tout en restant raisonnable selon moi. Par des températures, on préférera toutefois une version plus légère. Agrémenté de l'atara de laine tissée main noir-blanc-argent disponible aussi sur ce site - qui lui ajoute encore un peu plus de consistance et de noblesse, je ne reçois que des compliments. Je peux recommander ce talith et j'en profite pour remercier Ben, qui a su répondre avec patience et diligence par mail à toutes mes questions.

    • 5
      Very good.

      Posted by Great Tallit on 30th Jun 2019

      A beautiful great quality tallit. Thank you.

    • 5
      ECHT TURKISH TALLIT / TUNIS

      Posted by Jose Irizarry (Ariel Yosef) on 15th Apr 2019

      Purchased this tallit a couple of years ago. It still looks new! I get a lot of compliments because this is a stunning tallit, in a good way. Folks know you mean business when you show up wearing this. I also added the highest quality tzitzits and they are still like new.

    • 5
      Excellent

      Posted by Cody on 2nd Apr 2019

      Bens shop was gracious in keeping me informed about every step as I bugged them, the Tallit is excellent condition everything I had ordered done to perfection no question of kosher. beautiful work

    • 5
      Tallit

      Posted by DG on 27th Feb 2019

      Very good quality! Service was impeccable. Would definitely use Ben’s Tallit in the future.

    • 5
      Beautiful Tallit! Fast!

      Posted by Brenton W. on 19th Jul 2018

      I was very impressed with this tallit. It is beautiful and the weave is superb. I have to say, that was the fastest shipping from Israel I have EVER experienced. It left the 15th and was delivered on the 18th. I will be doing business with Ben's Tallit Shop again for myself, friends, and family. Thanks, Ben!

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