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“Zimchiel – Legends & Embroidery” by Baruch Chizik & Naomi Chizik-Ayalon | Artistic Illustrated Edition | 2003 - A remarkable and highly decorative Israeli art book combining folklore, botany, storytelling, and textile art. Zimchiel – Legends & Embroidery presents original legends inspired by the plants and flowers of the Land of Israel, written by botanist and cultural figure Baruch Chizik, accompanied by extraordinary embroidered artworks created by Naomi Chizik-Ayalon. The volume beautifully merges poetic Hebrew legends with intricate embroidery compositions rich in color, texture, and symbolism. Naomi Chizik-Ayalon spent many years translating the botanical legends into detailed textile artworks, resulting in a visually stunning publication with strong artistic and cultural appeal. This large-format illustrated edition is filled with colorful embroidered imagery, botanical motifs, birds, flowers, and landscapes, making it highly desirable for collectors of Israeli art books, Judaica, botanical illustration, textile art, and beautifully designed books. Details: * Authors: Baruch Chizik & Naomi Chizik-Ayalon * Title: Zimchiel – Legends & Embroidery * Publisher: Ministry of Defense Publishing House * Year: 2003 * Language: Hebrew * 148, [4] pages * Numerous color illustrations & portraits * Size: 31 cm * Hardcover Condition: Very good condition overall, with minor signs of age and use. A beautiful and visually impressive copy.