Hi, I'm Rochel Shalva Weiss and my specialty is creating unique pieces of art using fabrics, trims, crystals, embroidery and other forms of handwork.
In addition to my stock pieces (many of which can be customized), I specialize in producing custom designs to meet the taste and requirements of my discerning clients -- either for their home or office or as one-of-a-kind gifts for a special person in their life.
I have produced custom family trees for grandparents, exquisite and personalized challah covers, and beautiful wall hangings to complement a client's home decor.
After a 34-year career in IT, I was looking for a change. I wanted to use my creativity and life-long interest in fabrics and design to bring beauty and meaning into the contemporary Jewish home. I learned to sew at a young age and have always been interested in using fabrics, trim, beading and other embellishments to create beautiful designs. My family often comments that I am a "kid in a candy store" when I walk into a fabric or trimming shop.
When creating a piece, I look to imbue the art with meaning. Whether by incorporating the words of our Sages or depicting something that alludes to the deeper meaning behind the piece, I strive to bring depth and meaning to my creations.
Shalva art is unique. While with standard art, the artist spends lots of time creating the original artwork, copies can be produced with little effort. With Shalva's fabric art, each limited edition copy requires the same investment of time and effort to create the exquisite and eye-catching artwork.
