Its not hard to make a simple paper dreidel - but these paper variations show an amazing level of craftsmanship.
Paper-Mache Dreidles
These colorful hand-painted dreidels made in India are available in assorted designs and colors. 2 ½" H, 1¼" W. Price: $8.00. Available from the Museum of Jewish Heritage.
Dancing Children Dreidel
This intricate lasercut work of art by Melanie and Harry Dankowicz is hand assembled, signed and numbered. Cut from antique white paper in a limited edition of 700 works, it features children dancing to the Hebrew song "Chanuka, chanuka, chag yafeh kol kach or chaviv, misaviv, gil l'yeled rach. Chanukah, chanukah, sevivon, sov, sov...sov, sov, sov ma naim vatov. Comes in a rounded glass dome (5" x 7.5") with a painted base. Price: $66.00 (as of 12/1/08). Available from Dankowicz.com.
Candy Dreidels
These paper dreidels are unique and individually hand made, therefore no two are identical. According to the seller, they spin superbly. They are made by Israeli artist Nitzan Shmueli using paper-mache. Dimensions: height: 2.5" length: 1.2" Weight 100 grams (3.5oz). Price for the three of them: $37.12 (as of 12/1/08). Available on Ebay.com.
Paper-Mache Dreidles
These colorful hand-painted dreidels made in India are available in assorted designs and colors. 2 ½" H, 1¼" W. Price: $8.00. Available from the Museum of Jewish Heritage.
Dancing Children Dreidel
This intricate lasercut work of art by Melanie and Harry Dankowicz is hand assembled, signed and numbered. Cut from antique white paper in a limited edition of 700 works, it features children dancing to the Hebrew song "Chanuka, chanuka, chag yafeh kol kach or chaviv, misaviv, gil l'yeled rach. Chanukah, chanukah, sevivon, sov, sov...sov, sov, sov ma naim vatov. Comes in a rounded glass dome (5" x 7.5") with a painted base. Price: $66.00 (as of 12/1/08). Available from Dankowicz.com.
Candy Dreidels
These paper dreidels are unique and individually hand made, therefore no two are identical. According to the seller, they spin superbly. They are made by Israeli artist Nitzan Shmueli using paper-mache. Dimensions: height: 2.5" length: 1.2" Weight 100 grams (3.5oz). Price for the three of them: $37.12 (as of 12/1/08). Available on Ebay.com.
; "Turkmenistan Dreidel")
; "Candy Dreidels")
; "Paper Cut Dreidel")
; "Pomegranite Dreidel")
; "Hasmonean Dreidel")
; "Cactus Dreidel")
; "Colorful Wood Dreidel")
; "Sterling Silver Dreidel")
; "Wood Dreidel")
; "Antique Wooden Dreidel")
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