Tallis & Tefillin Bag, Embroidered Malchut Design #1263

Dense stitching carried right across the face is what gives 1263 its character. The pattern does not stop at a centre panel; it runs, and at close range you can see how much thread is actually on the bag. It sits in the middle of Malchut's range on price, which makes it one of the better-value numbers if what you want is a bag that looks worked rather than plain.

Three cuts. The 10.5" x 10" bar mitzvah bag is sized for a bochur and his first tefillin. The 14" x 14" large talis bag is the standard. The 16" x 16" extra large is for a full tallis. Because the design covers the whole face, it holds up at every size, so a bochur's bag and his father's read as the same bag rather than as two different ones.

That is worth keeping in mind if there is a bar mitzvah coming and the father is also due for a new bag. Buying the two together in one design number is straightforward and costs nothing extra.

• Malchut design #1263
• Choose Your Bag Size: Bar Mitzvah Bag (BMX 10.5'' x 10''), Large Talis Bag (14'' x 14''), Extra Large Talis Bag (16'' x 16'')

Sold by Judaica Square, Lakewood NJ. Free shipping on orders over $75. Returns within 15 days.