Shabbat cup: The Oblong Collection: 5 Pieces
Picture: Gabriel Attab
Materiel: Silver 925 and gold
In this final series of kiddush glasses, I have adhered to the same five principles applied in the previous three collections (tube, triangle, and mini). The base here is shaped like a 'rocket/ oblong" and is designed to hold a substantial amount of liquid. Naturally, it requires support to maintain its balance.
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First model: tree spheres stabilizes the structure.
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Second model: Bridge
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Third model: Frame
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Fourth model: Folded metal
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Fifth model: Double
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Handcrafted silver cup for Shabbat rituals.
925 silver Shabbat cup, artisanally made.
Minimalist silver Kos for Shabbat, crafted by hand.
Handcrafted silver cup for Shabbat rituals.
Kos 1: Fusee + Sphere
Based on my rocket-shaped glass, which is unstable and relatively heavy due to the use of 925 silver, I soldered three spheres of different sizes to support it.
Slightly off-centered and modest in scale, these spheres manage to keep the Kos stable, even when filled — preferably with good wine.
I appreciate the slight challenge in finding its balance, along with its minimalist and asymmetrical aesthetic.
However, if you prefer more security, I can reposition the spheres to maximize stability.
For this model, the Shabbat Kos is paired with a removable structure of sharp, graphic lines, designed to cradle it with lightness.
Nestled at the center of this geometric framework, the piece gives the illusion of floating in mid-air. Crafting this minimalist support required meticulous welding work. Secured by three perfectly calibrated contact spheres, the glass is now completely stable.
Photo of a sterling silver Kiddush cup resting on a folded nickel silver base.
Contemporary design featuring a silver cup on a functional, folded metal structure.
Sculptural ritual object: silver Kos and folded plate in balance.
Photo of a sterling silver Kiddush cup resting on a folded nickel silver base.
Kos 4: Metal folding
With this folded metal plate, designed to hold different Kiddush cups, I once again sought to evoke the shape of the Hebrew letter Tsadik.
The base, made of nickel silver, was crafted in a simple and direct way, staying true to its function while also responding to the specific form of this glass.
The Kos, made of sterling silver, is removable from its base
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