The Date Palm is a symbol of Elevation and Memory.
Among the Seven Species of the Land of Israel, the date palm holds a singular place, a symbol of endurance, elevation, sweetness, and life emerging from arid ground.
Rooted deeply beneath the desert soil, the palm seeks hidden water while rising upward with remarkable grace and strength. Its movement is both earthly and spiritual: firmly anchored below, endlessly reaching above.
In Jewish tradition, the date, tamar in Hebrew, represents not only abundance, but righteous flourishing. The palm appears throughout the visual memory of ancient Israel, engraved on coins, woven into sacred imagery, and carried through centuries as a sign of continuity and resilience.
As one of the Seven Species, the date palm embodies the intimate bond between the land and its blessings where nourishment is never merely physical, but also symbolic and spiritual.
Its fruit ripens slowly under the sun, shaped by patience, time, and renewal.
Its silhouette evokes both shelter and ascension.
Its presence at the table recalls a land where beauty and sustenance are inseparable.
Size / Dimensions: 21cm
Material / Composition: 100% Glazed Ceramic
Handmade by artisans in India. Potential slight variations of shape, color and dimension should be considered as natural particularities of a hand-crafted production process. Each Maison Rahel ceramic piece is handcrafted and kiln-fired at high temperatures. Due to the thickness of the ceramic and the natural firing process, slight variations or small marks may appear; these are inherent to artisanal production and do not affect the strength, durability, or quality of the piece.
