Meital Liza Lehrer  // Ketura-the story of Heachzut Nahal​

 

In my project, I chose to explore the American “Aliyah” story of the 1970s and the founding of my kibbutz as a means to examine questions of identity and belonging that are continually awakened and reexamined. During that period, groups of young Americans who were educated within the Young Judea movement began to form. They decided to leave their families, comfortable lives, and the materialistic culture that characterized the United States. They immigrated to Israel and established a communal life in the desert driven by a strong sense of Jewish mission. 
Through the unique journey of the American “aliyah” and that of my parents, I seek to express what it means for me to be Israeli and Zionist. 
The collection is a blend of men's and women's wear suitable for the transitional season. preserving craftsmanship and techniques drawn from American culture alongside Israeli simplicity and a kibbutz atmosphere. Each piece in the collection combines multiple textiles using various techniques such as leather, denim, embroidery, and printing. 
Through the collection, I aim to explore whether the Zionist dream of those American groups in the 1970s is a nostalgic memory of the past or a living, inspiring force today.

 

Email: meitallehrer@gmail.com
Mobile: +972524334985
IG: meitallehrer93
 

 

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