The throw-away society we live in, where the value of anything is measured in short-term satisfaction, is consumerist and ungodly. The Church is not immune from such a mentality, unfortunately. Vestments can be purchased ONLINE quite readily and affordably and the merit of this is all measured by convenience.
The Saint Bede Studio wishes to offer an alternative to this culture. Our vestments are made to last decades (if well cared-for). They are the product of artistic and careful design, not mass-production (no pun intended).
One such is shewn in this post - a glimpse of a set of green vestments in the mediaeval style. The vestments were made from a lovely shade of English ecclesiastical brocade and lined in taffeta of a deep red colour.
The ornament was formed from a lovely braid in colours of red and ivory, upon black. These vestments are simple in their ornamentation, but striking. The maniple is finished with solid fringing in colours of green and ivory. There is no need here for fine embroideries, but the effect is created with strong colours and contrasts.
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The Saint Bede Studio : vestments made by Catholics for Catholics.
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AMDG
