The prayer shawl, or Tallith, is draped over the shoulders. It symbolizes God's encompassing nearness.
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The Jewish prayer shawl
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Tzitzit.
Tallith
Prayer Shawl is best known for being worn by men in ancient times. Prayer Shawls look like blankets and have fringes on each corner. You can learn more about Prayer Shawls at the Wikipedia website.
It covers the shoulders in respect to God.
There are no beads on a Tallit or Jewish prayer shawl. There are knots and strings called Tzitzit on each corner that represent the 613 commandments found in the Torah.
It's the Yiddish word for the Jewish prayer shawl.
The Jewish prayer shawl, the tallit.
There is no such thing as an Islamic Prayer Shawl; Jews use prayer shawls (talitot), not Muslims. As for an Islamic Prayer Rug, those tend to be very personal, so if you wish to buy a rug for your Muslim friend, you should buy it with him/her instead of surprising him/her.
A prayer shawl called a Tallith.