Painted wood dreidels are generally not only inexpensive but one-of-a-kind. Here are some nice options from Russia, India and Israel.
Russian Stacking Doll Dreidel
These dreidels in the shape of Russian matryoshka (stacking or nesting) dolls are colorfully hand-painted with traditional Russian decoration. Made of wood, each set includes three dreidels and comes with a stand. The tallest dreidel is 4-1/2"t x 3"w. Price: $85.00 (as of 12/1/08). Available from The Jewish Museum Store.
Kashmiri Dreidel
This dreidel and matching box are covered with an intricate floral and bird design against a background of glossy black. They are handmade in and fair-trade imported from Kashmir, India. The box measures 2.5" T x 4.5" W x 2.75" D (6.4 cm x 11.4 cm x 7 cm); large dreidel measures 3.5" T x 2" sq. (8.9 cm x 5.1 cm)Price: $16.95 (as of 12/1/08). Available from The Rainforest Site.
Hand Painted Dreidel
Hand Painted Wooden Dreidel by Israeli artist Yair Emanuel. Mr. Emanuel's work is based upon a fusion of traditional s motifs and ancient Jewish manuscripts with modern and oriental art. 3.6 (H) x 1.4 (W) x 1.4 (L) in. Price: $10.00 (as of 12/1/08). Available directly from Yair Emanuel.
Colorful Wood Dreidels
The orange version is for use outside Israel - and features a "shin", the blue version is for use in Israel and features a "pey". (Learn more about the letters on the dreidel). $2.40 (as of 12/1/08). Available from Israel-Gifts-Flowers.com.
Russian Stacking Doll Dreidel
These dreidels in the shape of Russian matryoshka (stacking or nesting) dolls are colorfully hand-painted with traditional Russian decoration. Made of wood, each set includes three dreidels and comes with a stand. The tallest dreidel is 4-1/2"t x 3"w. Price: $85.00 (as of 12/1/08). Available from The Jewish Museum Store.
Kashmiri Dreidel
This dreidel and matching box are covered with an intricate floral and bird design against a background of glossy black. They are handmade in and fair-trade imported from Kashmir, India. The box measures 2.5" T x 4.5" W x 2.75" D (6.4 cm x 11.4 cm x 7 cm); large dreidel measures 3.5" T x 2" sq. (8.9 cm x 5.1 cm)Price: $16.95 (as of 12/1/08). Available from The Rainforest Site.
Hand Painted Dreidel
Hand Painted Wooden Dreidel by Israeli artist Yair Emanuel. Mr. Emanuel's work is based upon a fusion of traditional s motifs and ancient Jewish manuscripts with modern and oriental art. 3.6 (H) x 1.4 (W) x 1.4 (L) in. Price: $10.00 (as of 12/1/08). Available directly from Yair Emanuel.
Colorful Wood Dreidels
The orange version is for use outside Israel - and features a "shin", the blue version is for use in Israel and features a "pey". (Learn more about the letters on the dreidel). $2.40 (as of 12/1/08). Available from Israel-Gifts-Flowers.com.
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