YEHUDA TASSA began to work in Yemenite Filigree at the age of six. Taught by his father, a well-known jeweler in Yemen, he worked in the family jewelry business for sixteen years. Yehuda revitalized his ‘lost art’ recently and began prolifically producing both ancient and modern filigree designs. He creates jewelry and teaches at several locations in Northern California, incorporating both ancient and modern tools and techniques into his filigree and granulation workshops.

Yehuda's filigree and granulation work can be purchased at the sales events listed on this site, and in the near future his jewelry may be purchased on this site.

MAASV Artists at the Collector's Gallery, May 2 - August 2, 2008 Featuring Yehuda Tassa, Yemenite Filigree Artist

Immerse yourself in the culture and beauty of Yehuda Tassa’s Yemenite filigree work at the Collectors Gallery of the Oakland Museum of California. The special exhibit and sale runs from May 2 through August 2, 2008. More than 35 handcrafted pieces of great diversity are on display. Yehuda Tassa’s creations range from traditional Yemenite designs passed down through his family of jewelers, to original modern designs. Bracelets, earrings, necklaces in fine and sterling silver, and vermeil are displayed next to equally intricate candlesticks, a spice box, a letter opener, and judaica.

Come meet Yehuda Tassa at the artists reception:
Sunday July 20th from 2 - 4pm
Collectors' Gallery of the Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak Street, Oakland, CA 94607

Yehuda's Basic Yemenite Filigree DVD is available for purchase now.


Yehuda Tassa also gives lectures to local jewelry organizations on the traditions and historical aspects of authentic Yemenite filigree. You may contact him via his webform to arrange for a lecture.