Description Hebrew for "the Jewish Nation Lives" is stitched in a hamsa. Chai is the Hebrew word for Life. The gematria is 18. A hamsa is a palm-shaped amulet popular throughout the Middle East and North Africa and commonly used in jewelry and wall hangings. Some consider it a good luck sign. Needlepoint by Pepita Pepita Needlepoint printed needlepoint canvas is fun for every level of stitcher, from beginner through advanced. No need to follow complicated charts - the design is printed in full color, right on the canvas. The 100% cotton canvas is durable, easy on the hands, and stitches up quickly at 13 threads per inch. Many canvases come with full-color charts and intructions at no additional cost. Thread Not Included This item includes the canvas only. Thread is not included. To order a full kit, please select the option labeled Canvas and Thread. Additional Details ------------------------------ Product description: Description Hebrew for "the Jewish Nation Lives" is stitched in a hamsa. Chai is the Hebrew word for Life. The gematria is 18. A hamsa is a palm-shaped amulet popular throughout the Middle East and North Africa and commonly used in jewelry and wall hangings. Some consider it a good luck sign. Needlepoint by Pepita Pepita Needlepoint printed needlepoint canvas is fun for every level of stitcher, from beginner through advanced. No need to follow complicated charts - the design is printed in full color, right on the canvas. The 100% cotton canvas is durable, easy on the hands, and stitches up quickly at 13 threads per inch. Many canvases come with full-color charts and intructions at no additional cost. Thread Not Included This item includes the canvas only. Thread is not included. To order a full kit, please select the option labeled Canvas and Thread.