About this Product
Honor the beauty of Shabbat with this timeless papercut featuring a woman in quiet prayer over the Friday night candles. The silhouette-style design captures the peaceful moment of candle lighting—a ritual that marks the transition into sacred time in Jewish tradition.
Hand-cut in black cardstock, this artwork blends modern simplicity with deep cultural meaning. Whether displayed in a dining room, entryway, or near your Shabbat candles, it brings intention and elegance to your space. A meaningful gift for weddings, holidays, housewarmings, or anyone beginning their own traditions.
Product Details:
Size: 7" x 7" (17.78cm x 17.78cm)
Material: High-quality, acid-free and lignin-free black cardstock, 176 gsm
Finish: Machine cut, then hand-finished with care
Unframed: Ships flat and ready to display or frame
Why You’ll Love It:
Elegant Simplicity – Clean lines and minimalist design with traditional depth
Cultural Meaning – Honors a central ritual of Jewish life
Handmade with Care – Crafted in small batches for quality and attention to detail
Display Suggestions:
Floating Frame: Create depth and shadow to highlight the design
Standard Frame: Fits standard sizes for easy matting and display
A Thoughtful Gift For:
Housewarmings
Bar, Bat, or Simchat Mitzvahs
Created by Romance and Mishegoss – Original Jewish papercut art with heart, humor, and heritage.
Copyright © RomanceAndMishegoss, 2025 — All Rights Reserved. Artwork reproduction of any kind is strictly prohibited.
Romance and Mishegoss
Meet the Maker
Hello and welcome! I’m Evelyn Goldman (she/her), the artist behind Romance and Mishegoss.
My art is all about storytelling, tradition, and joy. I create papercut art that weaves together Jewish heritage, personal meaning, and communal celebration. Every design starts with a hand-drawn sketch, which I digitize and cut with a machine—but the magic really happens in the finishing touches I do by hand. I use eco-friendly, archival materials to make art that is both rooted in tradition and alive in the present.
You can also find my pieces at the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience in New Orleans.
How it’s Made
This papercut was designed to reflect the serenity and spiritual beauty of Shabbat candle lighting. Inspired by tradition, I created the silhouette of a woman in prayer and rendered it in high-quality, acid-free cardstock. Each piece is cut by machine for precision and then carefully hand-finished to ensure crisp edges and clean lines. It’s a modern, meaningful tribute to Jewish ritual, handmade with care.
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