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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: The Echt Turkish is made with no atara sewn on. If you would like one on the tallit, go to our Atara page and add an atara to your cart.
The History of the Turkish Tallit
The Turkish tallit was originally made in Tunisia, but since Tunisia was part of the Ottoman Empire until 1881, tallits made there were referred to as “Turkish.”This talit became popular because one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.
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.
The Echt (and sometimes the Kmo) feature unique double-knotted fringes along the edges. They are often sold without an atara, because many Chassidim who opt for the Turkish or Kmo tallit have a special, ornate atara sewn on.
The Echt (and sometimes the Kmo) feature unique double-knotted fringes along the edges. They are often sold without an atara, because many Chassidim who opt for the Turkish or Kmo tallit have a special, ornate atara sewn on.
