Nachalat Binyamin, a beutiful craft fair - 1 of 2 (by Frankie)
Every women's dream is to find a place to shop that is unique, beautiful and "wow" affordable. This "secret garden" find is no secret at all! It seems that arts and crafts fain in and around Nachalat Binyamin Street has been thriving since 1988. Every Tuesday and Friday almost 300 artists and artisans set up shop along this amazing walkway plaza of handcrafted goodies. The artists mind their own "mini store fronts" and love to tell you the story of how they have created a piece of glass into necessity for you home. How about a gift made of plastic or cloth or even metal. You name the substance and an artist will create a lovely gift for you.I was amazed at the variety of creative arts and crafts the fair has to offer. Children's crafts are abundant and irresistible. Angels, butterflies, puppets, clocks, wall art and even miniature creatures keep you looking for hours. Personalize your choices as the artist will create a name on almost anything to delight a child.
Judaica is very popular as many shabbat candle holders gleam in the sunlight. One more special than the next. Mezuzahs are in so many forms it almost confuses the choices you want to make. Beautiful and appropriate [?]The bathroom is a festive room for decorating. How about a toilet paper holder to make you smile or even match the wallpaper? Edid makes jewelry out of buttons. She calls herself "Button Line". Another puts photographs on wood. He 
calls himself Magnets. Denis Filter creates figure depicting occupations. They are very appealing. All artists must pass through a joining committee to make sure each item is genuine original and of high quality. They pay a small monthly fee mainly for security and insurance.
Bina Mochiach is one of the craft fair managers. She overses the workings like an artist herself. Bina tries from her heart to assure the authenticity of hher artists work. They must continue to prove to her and the committe of complete hand craftmanship according to the "rules". She is a very dedicated lady with a good "eye" and wants the 10,000 weekly customers to trust all her artists' work.
calls himself Magnets. Denis Filter creates figure depicting occupations. They are very appealing. All artists must pass through a joining committee to make sure each item is genuine original and of high quality. They pay a small monthly fee mainly for security and insurance.Bina Mochiach is one of the craft fair managers. She overses the workings like an artist herself. Bina tries from her heart to assure the authenticity of hher artists work. They must continue to prove to her and the committe of complete hand craftmanship according to the "rules". She is a very dedicated lady with a good "eye" and wants the 10,000 weekly customers to trust all her artists' work.
Next week... why you should shop at this craft fair -- or how to find a gift bargain in Tel Aviv.
Until than, keep on shopping, Frankie :-)
Editor's note: Nachalat Binyamin web site,
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