{"product_id":"burgundy-wheat-celtic-cross-stole","title":"Burgundy and Ivory Priest Stole with a Gold Wheat Vine and Celtic Cross","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis priest's stole frames a narrow ivory centre band in burgundy on each panel, the ivory worked densely in gold with a scrolling wheat-and-ribbon vine and a run of small crosses, ending in a thick gold fringe. The Clergy Couture makes it to your own measurements, at no extra cost up to 120 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDesign and symbolism\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRather than embroidering directly onto the burgundy ground, this design sets a separate ivory band down the centre of each panel and does all its needlework there, so the gold thread reads clearly against pale fabric rather than competing with the dark surround. The band carries a continuous wheat-and-ribbon vine with several small crosses spaced along its length, finishing at a thick gold fringe. Wheat is the older of the two symbols here, standing for the bread of the Eucharist and, through the image of buried grain rising again, for resurrection; the small crosses set along the vine keep that reading in view rather than letting the wheat stand alone as decoration. On the back, a single larger Celtic, or ringed, cross sits on the yoke, a motif not repeated anywhere on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLiturgical use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBurgundy sits within the red class in most Western traditions, used for Palm Sunday, Good Friday, Pentecost, and the feasts of martyrs, as well as, by wider custom, for ordinations and weddings where a richer tone than plain scarlet is wanted. This stole's ivory-and-gold band gives it a formal, celebratory look suited to those latter two occasions particularly, alongside its place in the red liturgical class generally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA priest being ordained, or one officiating at a wedding, is the clearest fit, and the piece works equally well as a gift marking either occasion. The Celtic cross on the back is a small detail worth knowing about if the wearer has a particular attachment to that cross form, since it will not be visible from the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLength and fit\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStandard finished length is 120 in (305 cm) end to end over the shoulders, in the presbyteral cut worn straight down both sides. Made to measure from 84 in to 120 in is priced the same as standard, and $10 is added for every further 5 in past that, up to 160 in. Enter your height in the box on this page for a suggested length, or set your own; the length, height and any notes you give carry through to your cart, checkout and order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ordination-gifts\"\u003eordination gifts\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wedding-and-officiant-vestments\"\u003ewedding and officiant vestments\u003c\/a\u003e, browse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/red-vestments\"\u003ered vestments\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or return to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/clergy-stoles\"\u003eall clergy stoles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Clergy Couture","offers":[{"title":"Standard 120 in","offer_id":49382744064235,"sku":"TCC-STL-BRG-WHT-009-STD","price":188.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Made to Measure up to 120 in","offer_id":49382744097003,"sku":"TCC-STL-BRG-WHT-009-M120","price":188.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Made to Measure 121-125 in","offer_id":49408846463211,"sku":"TCC-STL-BRG-WHT-009-M125","price":198.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Made to Measure 126-130 in","offer_id":49408846495979,"sku":"TCC-STL-BRG-WHT-009-M130","price":208.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Made to Measure 131-135 in","offer_id":49408846528747,"sku":"TCC-STL-BRG-WHT-009-M135","price":218.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Made to Measure 136-140 in","offer_id":49408846561515,"sku":"TCC-STL-BRG-WHT-009-M140","price":228.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Made to Measure 141-145 in","offer_id":49408846594283,"sku":"TCC-STL-BRG-WHT-009-M145","price":238.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Made to Measure 146-150 in","offer_id":49408846627051,"sku":"TCC-STL-BRG-WHT-009-M150","price":248.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Made to Measure 151-155 in","offer_id":49408846659819,"sku":"TCC-STL-BRG-WHT-009-M155","price":258.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Made to Measure 156-160 in","offer_id":49408846692587,"sku":"TCC-STL-BRG-WHT-009-M160","price":268.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/8375\/8571\/files\/burgundy-wheat-celtic-cross-stole-1.jpg?v=1788952496","url":"https:\/\/theclergycouture.com\/products\/burgundy-wheat-celtic-cross-stole","provider":"The Clergy Couture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}