A lot of people think of Judaica as special ritual and religious items for the synagogue or as dusty old relics in their grandparents’ dressers. They’re often surprised to find that modern Judaica includes designer tableware and even utilitarian items like salt and pepper shakers.
If you thought Judaica was something you pull out of the drawer for special events and Jewish holidays – think again. Nadav Art’s home decor and kitchenware is designed for daily use and our unique salt and pepper shakers will add an extra splash of color and creativity to your table.
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Salt and pepper shakers are a common kitchen tool that has been around for centuries. They come in many different shapes, sizes, and materials Each type of salt and pepper shaker has its own unique advantages and disadvantages. Understanding the different types of salt and pepper shakers can help you choose the right one for your kitchen needs. In this article, we’ll discuss the various types of salt and pepper shakers available on the market today, including ceramic, glass, metal, plastic, wood, stainless steel, and more. We’ll also discuss how to choose the best one for your needs.
Modern vs. Traditional Judaica Tableware
Modern Judaica comes in all kinds of styles and designs, as well as a variety of exciting materials like anodized aluminum. The brightly colored aluminum is perfect for creating colorful salt and pepper shakers that are great if you have young kids. The other advantage of anodized aluminum is that it’s extremely tough. The high tech material is also very easy to keep clean. Aluminum salt and pepper shakers are stylish and practical.
One of our best salt and pepper shakers – or at least one of our bestselling modern salt and pepper shakers – is the rocket. It’s a superb lifelike space rocket design that allows salt or pepper to flow from the nose cone and makes mealtimes extra fun for kids (and for all the adults who never quite grew up). The rocket is a unique salt and pepper shaker that’s handmade in the same Jerusalem workshop as some of the world’s finest menorahs and other religious items.
Traditional Judaica is usually hand crafted from high quality 925 sterling silver and displays all the art and craftsmanship of Israel’s top silversmiths. A set of luxury onyx stone salt and pepper shakers with sterling silver filigree decoration is perfect for a traditional Shabbat meal or a holiday dinner. The fine craftsmanship compliments handmade silver Shabbat candlesticks and a fine hardwood challah board.
If you’re buying traditional handmade silver Judaica online it’s important to know exactly what you’re buying. A lot of products that are sold as authentic Judaica are made cheaply in Turkey. Their quality varies, but will never be quite the same as a piece made by second or third generation Jewish artisans in the holy city of Jerusalem. Israeli silversmiths put a lot of love into their art – even when they’re crafting simple tableware like salt and pepper shakers.
Flower Salt and Pepper Shakers
After Jewish symbols and traditions, natural motifs are probably the most popular form of ornamentation in Judaica. Sterling silver in particular is a wonderful material for creating beautiful and realistic decorations that celebrate the natural world and the flora and fauna of the land of Israel.
Silversmithing techniques like silver beading, silver solder and stamping are used to create stunningly lifelike leaves, branches, grapevines, date palms and flowers, as well as fruits like apples and pomegranates or birds and honeybees. The only limitations are the size of each item of Judaica and the imagination and skill of the silversmith.
Some of the very best salt and pepper shakers are handcrafted in attractive flower designs. Our silversmiths use 925 silver bullion to create perfectly matched petals around the salt or pepper pot, and decorate them with a hammered finish. The hammered silver catches the light, shimmering and glittering. If you light your dinner table with beeswax candles, the effect is amazing.
The actual pepper and salt shakers are available in a choice of colors – just like the center of a real flower. The flower salt and pepper shakers also come with stamped Hebrew words that are anglicized as “Hamotzi Lechem Min Ha’aretz” the traditional blessing over bread. Flower salt and pepper shakers are perfect for people who love bold modern designs and vibrant colors.
Aluminum Salt and Pepper Shakers
We already mentioned that anodized aluminum is a wonderful material for creating hard-wearing tableware. What’s less understood is how good aluminum salt and pepper shakers actually look. If you’re looking for cool salt and pepper shakers that are completely different to anything you’ll find in your local mall or even online, our unique salt and pepper shakers are the answer.
Anodized aluminum sounds like an industrial material, but it’s worth remembering that precious metals like gold, silver, and platinum also have specialized industrial applications. It doesn’t detract from their natural beauty when they’re used to create fine jewelry that counts as works of art. There’s something about the deep metallic hues of the colorful salt and pepper shakers that really makes them stand out.
If you’re looking for really cool salt and pepper shakers, try the colorful hammer shaped shaker. Each side of the hammer’s head unscrews to store either salt or pepper, and you simply shake the hammer over your food as though you were knocking a nail in. Each hammer is decorated with bright-colored bands and is guaranteed to surprise your guests. Not everybody realizes that it’s a unique salt and pepper shaker and not some kind of tool.
There are plenty more cool salt and pepper shakers in the 2023 online Home Decor range. The contemporary set is inspired by 1950’s US diner style tableware and is almost minimalist in style. Another of our favorite unique salt and pepper shakers is the napkin ring design. It’s a fully functional salt/pepper shaker that looks exactly like a designer aluminum napkin ring.
Fancy Salt and Pepper Shakers
Fancy salt and pepper shakers are the perfect way to add a touch of style to any dining table. Not only are they aesthetically pleasing, but they also provide an opportunity to express your unique taste and personality. Whether you’re looking for something traditional or modern, there’s a fancy salt and pepper shaker out there for everyone. With a wide range of designs, materials, and colors available, you can easily find the perfect set that will make your dinner table look amazing.
Choose from a range of shapes and sizes. Traditional salt and pepper shakers are often cylindrical in shape, but there are plenty of options out there for different styles. You might prefer more modern shapes, like a star or rectangle, or you might want something more traditional like a rounded cylinder. If you’re looking to stand out, consider the option of having your new set in bright colors that pop against your white tablecloth.
Personalized Salt and Pepper Shakers
If you’re buying colorful salt and pepper shakers, it’s worth getting them personalized for an extra touch of style and originality. Our English speaking designers will be happy to work with you. There are some great options including engraving, silver stamping, colored enamels or aluminum, silver beading or silver solder. If you already have distinctive tableware that you love, we may be able to custom design salt and pepper shakers to match.
The best salt and pepper shakers have to be tough enough to last a lifetime and need to keep their bold colors and never fade. When you buy 925 sterling silver salt and pepper shakers, it’s easy to keep them in immaculate condition. A few minutes with a soft cloth and any silver polish from your local hardware store will restore them to a gleaming shine. The 925 sterling silver isn’t as hard as anodized aluminum, but it’s robust enough for daily use and shouldn’t dent if you accidentally drop or knock your shaker.
Personalized salt and pepper shakers are great small housewarming gifts – especially the fun designs like rockets or the hammer. They’re also a wonderful ‘extra’ to add to a wedding gift, especially if you’re putting together a tableware set with kiddush cups, Shabbat candlesticks, a challah board, and everything else that you need to celebrate your Shabbat dinner in style!
Conclusion
Aluminum salt and pepper shakers are a great way to add some style to your table. They’re also very durable, so you won’t have to worry about them breaking or chipping. If you’re looking for something unique, our anodized aluminum salt and pepper shakers are the perfect option. They come in a variety of colors, so you can find the perfect set for your kitchen or dining room. Thanks for reading!
