FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The Sprkly is designed using lightweight, breathable fabrics. The structure uses flexible aluminum wire encased within the "Upper" and "lower" seams of the fabric. The wire allows for variety of style, shape, and volume without the weight, pressure, and heat of traditional "boba" or velvet headbands, which, while lovely and useful, are not good options for women with sensory concerns.

Additionally, the defined shape of The Sprkly allows for secure placement of hot or ice packs or even extra snacks if you could go for a nosh.

Another concern for Migraine, uh, connoisseurs, is tying back your hair. Whether it is long, short, thick, or thin, using an elastic or clip can be painful and can even trigger migraines for some people. Wearing The Sprkly allows for a tension free style that gets your hair off of your neck and can be adjusted to your comfort.

TBF, the last thing we want is for anything to be friendly to your Migraine, so maybe "Friendly to the lady with the Migraine," is a better way to say it.

In good health and beauty.

A Mitpachat is a style of hair covering worn by married women in the Orthodox Jewish community. It is also called a tichel, turban, headscarf, or whatever you prefer.

The style of hair covering varies among different communities, whether in a city, moshav, or of the traditional background of your community. Some looks lean more bohemian, while others are worn with more structure. Much depends on the preference of the wearer.

Wearing a mitpachat is an individual choice that allows for Married women to follow the Tsniut (Modesty, but not a great translation) practice to cover their hair. Like any garment, it can be signifier of religious observance or a lovely fashion accessory during transitions in a woman's life.

There is so much to be said for the religious act of covering one's hair, and we will be exploring this more on Instagram @thesprkly and on our blog here on thesprkly.com.

If you'd like to be part of the conversation or learn more, please follow us and check in regularly.

You can wear whatever you want, because these are beautiful and serve a unique purpose for women with migraines and other sensory concerns. These happen to be developed as a religious garment, but they are not limited in their use and appeal.

Is it cultural appropriation?

Maybe? It depends on how you present yourself. Women have been covering their hair for thousands of years across different cultures to communicate many things to the world. Some are worn for modesty reasons, some are worn for health and safety, others for fashion, some to communicate marriageability or the reverse, unavailability.

If you walk into a Jewish community wearing a Mitpachat and dressing a certain way, there may be certain expectations of your behavior in that setting. Example: maybe don't flip the bird while driving and wearing your sky high tichel. You might be sending the wrong message, thereby culturally misappropriating a Mitpachat.

Generally, YOU DO YOU.

This is the fun part! Each item listed on the website is a limited run. It can be created for you exactly the same as indicated, or recreated with one of your preferences. The only exception is the "Uppy" collection, which is based on upcycled and pre-loved garments / mitpachat , and might have a different supply of materials available.

Just order directly through The Sprkly.com storefront and include details about customization.

for example:

Do you want a particular color for the inner layer?

Do you want the Shalem pocket to contrast or blend?

Do you want a specifically light weight or warmer fabric used?

Someone from The Sprkly will contact you directly to iron out the details and make it JUST perfect.

If you are unsure, or the specific style you want isn't online, select either any "Sprkly Shalem" or any "Sprkly Hetzi" and fill in the customization section. I'll contact you ASAP and we will make it work.

If you don't want a customization, and prefer to simply order from the listed stock, just submit the order as is and it will be shipped ASAP.

Shipping:

We ship within Israel and Internationally.

All Items Shipped by Israel Post to your local Postal system.

Customer is responsible for all Customs and Fees.

The cost of Shipping is not included in the price, and may be subject additional fees for international delivery.

Pick up / Delivery:

For those based in Israel, pick or delivery may be accommodated. Please consult with us to discuss what that looks like. Coffee sounds great, too, but I'm aware that this isn't really the goal.

Please note, The Sprkly is based in Be'er Sheva, Israel.

At this time, there are no returns or refunds offered for purchases of The Sprkly. Given the individual nature of the product assortment, each sale is final.

If you are truly unsatisfied with your purchase, please contact me directly and I will do what I can to address, fix, or offer a reasonable alternative.

Any individual arrangement will be determined case by case.