Custom Carving

Specialties

Custom Carving specializes in furniture design and production in wood, glass, and metal. We work with synagogues and private homes creating one of a kind furniture with carving and high quality joinery. We also offer classes, workshops, demonstrations and tours of at our wood working, glass blowing, and metal fabrication artist studios.

History

Established in 1999.

Gabriel was trained in totem pole carving on the Musqueam reserve in Canada by master carver Richard Campbell. Gabriel spent years dilligently learning the craft of carving from Richard before he made a conscience decision to develop his talents in the craft of Judaica and Synagogue furnishings. Still today Gabriel continues to employ many of the unique carving techniques that he learned on the reservation, such as the use of straight and curved blade knives and adzes, and has adapted these techniques to detail work and furniture making.

Meet the Manager

Gabriel Bass E.

Manager

Successful art is the expression of our collective experiences, inclinations, and ability to innovate. Well-​made craft is the product of learning, experience and technical mastery. For many years Gabriel has been working toward creating a distinctive style of furniture and Jewish Art that is completely unique, elegant, and contemporary, while deeply rooted in tradition, by exploring the convergence of art and craft. He brought the most refined techniques and design from the international contemporary crafts movement to Israel. Each unique piece demonstrates the finest combination of technical mastery and exquisite design.