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The red of this stole celebrates the Holy Spirit. The lamb is the most common animal symbol
in Christian art. It reminds us of sacrifice, it represents Christ, and can recall the Resurrection. In general the lamb by
its nature represents purity and innocence and the virtues of temperance, prudence, and charity. The Rho cross used on the
stole makes us think of a Shepherd's cross. Jesus is the Good Shepherd, guiding us and looking after us.
The stole front is crafted from a pure red cotton blend that
has a small embossed checked design. The symbols are appliqued. It is lined with cherry red broadcloth fabric
and is interfaced for added body. Stole is 49" long measuring from back of neck to the bottom
of the hem on one side. It measures 4 1/2" wide at the hem and tapers to 2 3/4" at the neck.
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This stole symbolizes the gifts of the Holy Spirit spoken of in Isaiah 11:2. They are
wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord. This stole can be a visual reminder of
how God works through us.
The stole front is crafted from a varigated red cotton. The symbols
are appliqued and finished with machine embroidery. The childrens are handpainted with textile paint. It is lined
with the same cotton fabric as the front and is interfaced for added body. Stole is 51" long
measuring from back of neck to the bottom of the hem on one side...we will confirm your desired length prior
to shipping. It measures 4 1/2" wide at the hem and tapers to 2 3/4" at the neck.
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The liliform endcaps of the cross on this stole remind us of the Trinity. The pure white
with accents of gold remind us of how special this occassion is. The abstract gold shapes recall the peeks, valley and
even sometimes the wilderness that we experience on our faith journey.
The stole front is crafted from a unique red cotton
that is embellished with a swirling pattern of tiny raised silver dots and stitched silver vertical stripes. The cross
(a deep pewter/silver) and dove are appliqued and finished with machine embroidery. It is lined with a red broadcloth
fabric. Stole is 50" long measuring from back of neck to the bottom of the hem on one side. It
measures 4 3/4" wide at the hem and tapers to 2 3/4" at the neck.
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This stole is a great example of a simple statement being quite powerful. The bright and deep
reds recall our passion for serving Christ. The dove represents the Holy Spirit. It is classic and elegant....perfect for
Pentecost, ordination, installation and other occassions where red is the color of the day.
The stole front is crafted from several red cotton
and cotton blend fabrics separated by gold braid. The dove is appliqued and finished with machine embroidery. It is lined
with a variegated red cotton fabric. Stole is 50" long measuring from back of neck to the bottom of the hem on
one side. It measures 4 3/4" wide at the hem and tapers to 2 3/4" at the neck.
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Red is the liturgical color symbolizing love and zeal, bringing to mind fire and blood. Red is
worn on many occassions in the church including: Palm Sunday, to celebrate evangelists and martyrs, saint's days, and ordination.
Last but not least it is symbolic of Pentecost, the day on which the Holy Spirit descended, appearing in tongues of fire,
and since recognized as the birthday of the Christian Church. The back tip of this special stole is embellished with a dove
as a symbol of the Holy Spirit.
The stole front is crafted from a tone on tone red cotton. The stripes
and dove are appliqued and finished with machine embroidery. It is lined with a red broadcloth fabric
and is interfaced for added body. Stole is 52" long measuring from back of neck to the bottom
of the hem on one side. It measures 4 1/2" wide at the hem and tapers to 2 3/4" at the neck.
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