Black Kriah Ribbon

Name/Title

Black Kriah Ribbon

Description

7/8" black grosgrain ribbon 8" long; zigzag cut 1/2" from one end.

Use

by Anne Polakoff Drevno

Context

This ribbon represents a Jewish mourning custom in which women are given a piece of black ribbon that has been cut. It is worn on the outside of clothing by mourners to symbolize the tear in their heart after the loss of a loved one.

Collection

Carol Finkel

Category

Religion

Acquisition

Accession

1987.072

Source or Donor

Carol Drevno Finkel

Acquisition Method

Donation

Color

Black

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jan 3, 2002

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Anne Polakoff Drevno

Create Date

January 3, 2002

Update Date

January 9, 2025