{"product_id":"violet-vine-tree-of-life-stole","title":"Violet Stole with a Silver and Gold Vine for Advent and Lent","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhere our other violet stoles keep their embroidery to the ends, this one is worked almost edge to edge: a continuous vine of silver-white leaves and gold buds climbs each panel from the shoulder down to a small stylised tree trunk at the hem. It can be tailored to your own length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDesign and symbolism\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vine is the whole design. It runs the full length of both panels in silver-white leaves and gold flower buds, gathering partway down into a small geometric emblem paired with a bird-like shape worked into the vine. Near the hem, the vine resolves into a stylised tree trunk with curling gold roots and branches. Read together, vine and tree draw on two related images long used in Christian art: the grapevine of John 15, with Christ as the vine and believers as the branches, and the tree of life that opens and closes the Christian scriptures. Purple-and-gold beaded fringe finishes each end, and gold piping runs the length of both edges. The back is left plain, with only the piped collar carried through.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLiturgical use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eViolet belongs to both Advent and Lent in the Roman, Anglican and Lutheran calendars, and this stole is cut for either season rather than one alone - there is no Passion-specific imagery here of the kind that would tie it to Lent only. It suits Advent Sundays, Lenten Sundays and weekdays, and votive services in a penitential key. As with any violet piece, it is not a stand-in for the Sarum or Advent blue kept in some Anglican parishes, and it is not worn on Good Friday, when the Roman Rite calls for red.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe density of the embroidery suits a priest, pastor or deacon who wants a violet stole with real visual weight for the front of the church, rather than a plain working piece. It also makes a substantial Advent or Lenten gift for clergy who already own a simple violet stole and want something richer for the same two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLength and fit\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStandard finished length is 120 in (305 cm), measured end to end over the shoulders, and lengths from 84 in to 120 in made to measure cost the same as standard. Beyond 120 in, $10 is added for every further 5 in, 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 travel through to your cart, checkout and the finished order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee it alongside our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/violet-vestments\"\u003eviolet vestments\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/advent-vestments\"\u003eAdvent vestments\u003c\/a\u003e, the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/clergy-stoles\"\u003eclergy stole\u003c\/a\u003e range, or read our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/fabric-guide\"\u003efabric guide\u003c\/a\u003e for more on how we describe embroidery density.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Clergy Couture","offers":[{"title":"Standard 120 in","offer_id":49382795313387,"sku":"TCC-STL-VIO-TRE-053-STD","price":184.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Made to Measure up to 120 in","offer_id":49382795346155,"sku":"TCC-STL-VIO-TRE-053-M120","price":184.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Made to Measure 121-125 in","offer_id":49408839221483,"sku":"TCC-STL-VIO-TRE-053-M125","price":194.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Made to Measure 126-130 in","offer_id":49408839254251,"sku":"TCC-STL-VIO-TRE-053-M130","price":204.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Made to Measure 131-135 in","offer_id":49408839287019,"sku":"TCC-STL-VIO-TRE-053-M135","price":214.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Made to Measure 136-140 in","offer_id":49408839319787,"sku":"TCC-STL-VIO-TRE-053-M140","price":224.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Made to Measure 141-145 in","offer_id":49408839352555,"sku":"TCC-STL-VIO-TRE-053-M145","price":234.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Made to Measure 146-150 in","offer_id":49408839385323,"sku":"TCC-STL-VIO-TRE-053-M150","price":244.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Made to Measure 151-155 in","offer_id":49408839418091,"sku":"TCC-STL-VIO-TRE-053-M155","price":254.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Made to Measure 156-160 in","offer_id":49408839450859,"sku":"TCC-STL-VIO-TRE-053-M160","price":264.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/8375\/8571\/files\/violet-vine-tree-of-life-stole-1.jpg?v=1788954510","url":"https:\/\/theclergycouture.com\/products\/violet-vine-tree-of-life-stole","provider":"The Clergy Couture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}