Maskit
Maskit () is an State of Israel, Israeli fashion house founded in 1954 by Ruth Dayan, the first wife of Moshe Dayan. It was the first fashion house in Israel. Maskit produces textiles, clothing, objets d’art, and jewelry. Etymology The Hebrew word "maskit," meaning an ornament, or something small and beautiful, appears in the Bible 14 times. History During the early years of the state of Israel, Ruth Dayan recognized the artistic skills of many new immigrants, particularly in decorative arts like embroidery and crafts. In 1954, she established Maskit with the aim of blending modern European patterns with ethnic embroidery traditions. In 1955, Dayan met fashion designer Finy Leitersdorf, who designed clothes and accessories for Maskit over a period of 15 years. The two collaborated on a joint exhibit of Maskit designs at the Dizengoff Museum (today the Tel Aviv Museum).
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