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Sarah Cohen's Hand Embroidery is a world-famous store selling Jewish speciality items in 'Jew Town', Mattancherry in Kerala. The 95-year-old, affectionately called Sarah Aunty is one of the last remaining members of the Cochin Jews (also known as Malabar Jews) in the city. Her caretaker, Thaha Ibrahim, fondly remembers the glory days of Jew Town, when both sides of the street were home to members of the Jewish community. 'Though she doesn’t work, the designs are still hers' says Taha. Her hand made satin kippa (skull cap of Jewish men) is the most popular souvenir of the shop and I guess it comes for around 500 Indian Rs. The main entrance to the embroidery shop. Look for the Hebrew word 'Simcha' at the entrance which means 'Joy'. A history of Paradesi Synagogue and Jew Town of Mattancherr
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