This papercut began as part of a Jewish Heritage Month installation at a public library, created to honor Jewish folklore and our long tradition of papercutting art. At the center of this piece stands the Golem of Prague, the legendary guardian formed from clay to protect the Jewish community.

The Golem, with his outstretched hand, is strong and grounded, as both protector and presence. In Jewish storytelling, the Golem carries themes of protection, responsibility, and the power of language and creation. Here, those ideas form a commanding presence and draw the eye as soon as you enter the room.

Details

Original papercut design
Machine cut and hand-finished
Museum-quality black paper
Dark green mat with white backing
Artwork size: 7″ x 7″
Mat/Backing size: 12″ x 12″
Ships flat, ready to frame

Display

This piece will fit into widely available standard 12″ x 12″ frames. (The frame in the photo is for illustrative purposes only.)

A meaningful gift

Jewish holidays, housewarmings, birthdays, or anyone who loves folklore, Jewish history, or protective symbolism.

A note on Golem of Prague safety

‼️ Romance And Mishegoss is not responsible for the the hijinx your golem may get up to. If you must deactivate your golem, a simple covering up of the א on the golem’s chest will do.‼️

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