The chasuble is an ancient liturgical vestment descended from the same Roman garment as the cope. Throughout the centuries its design has undergone radical changes from a poncho style, to conical, to 'fiddleback' and back to the fuller gothic version commonly seen today.
The choice of fabric and decoration depends on the preferences of the wearer. A plainweave fabric in wool or synthetic blend ornamented with a silk banding or tapestry orphrey is always an elegant choice at a reasonable cost. Silk damask's are a traditional favourite and are striking in their beautiful simplicity. If you have a piece of fabric that is special to you, we can talk about how it might be incorporated into a chasuble or any other vestment. The banding on the White Tudor Rose Chasuble was a lucky eBay find, as was the antique silk brocade used on the dark red Passiontide chasuble.
Click on any of the images for a larger view. There are multiple images in some sets that can be viewed by hovering on the right or left side of the image when it appears.
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| Red Ely Crown Chasuble |
White Tudor Rose Chasuble |
Purple Lenten Chasuble with Satin Cross Orphrey |
Green Chasuble with Outlined 'Y' Orphrey |
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Private Collection |
Eatonton, GA |
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| Green 'Stained Glass' Chasuble |
Passiontide Chasuble with Antique Silk Orphrey |
Rose Chasuble with Brocade Orphrey |
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Private Collection |
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