Persian Lion and Sun Challah Cover | Iranian Jewish Shabbat Shalom

Honor heritage, resilience, and sacred tradition with this Persian Lion and Sun challah cover, featuring both Farsi and Hebrew text in a design rooted in Iranian Jewish history.

This piece is a fabric challah cover, not a challah board. It is meant to rest gently over the challah during Kiddush, adding meaning and cultural pride without the rigidity of wood or glass.

At the center is the historic Lion and Sun motif, long associated with Persian identity, strength, and continuity. Paired with Hebrew “שבת שלום (Shabbat Shalom)” and complementary Farsi text, the design speaks to layered identity—Jewish, Persian, and enduring. Rendered in a stained-glass–inspired style, the imagery feels elevated, reverent, and timeless rather than political or modernized.

This challah cover is especially meaningful for:
• Iranian Jewish households
• Persian heritage celebrations
• Shabbat and holiday tables
• Thoughtful gifts honoring identity and history
• Modern Judaica collectors seeking depth and authenticity

Crafted from soft yet durable cotton twill, the double-layer construction provides structure while remaining lightweight and foldable. Neatly hemmed edges ensure longevity, making this a piece meant for both weekly use and generational keeping.

Use it alone, layer it over a challah board, or gift it as a statement of pride, memory, and continuity—where culture and Shabbat meet.

Please Note

• This listing is for a fabric challah cover, not a cutting board or hard surface
• Designed to cover challah loaves during Shabbat and holidays
• One-sided print with white seam thread
• Soft, foldable, and easy to store

Product Features

100% cotton twill with a soft, vintage hand

Durable two-layer construction

Neatly hemmed edges to resist fraying

One-sided vibrant print

Size: 18" × 14" (size variance +/- 0.5")

Care Instructions

Machine wash cold (max 30°C / 90°F)

Do not bleach

Do not tumble dry

Iron or steam on low heat

Do not dry clean