A simple set of Festal vestments

In this post, we review a set of vestments in the Saint Bede Studio's Saint Anselm style.

This style of chasuble, which we have been making for several years now, is simple and comfortable to wear.  Although the chasuble is unlined, it is made from substantial, not flimsy material, so that it hangs down well.  Around the neckline, on the underside of the chasuble is a facing, which causes the vestments to sit well on the shoulders.

Concerning the appearance of this vestment, it is intended to be a mixture of the contemporary and the traditional.  It is a long chasuble and reaching near to the wrists.  It is ornamented simply.  The colour of the ornament varies, but consists of two columns made from silk with a selection of the Studio's unique braids.

In the case of this chasuble, the Studio's braid Saint George is laid upon pendants of vibrant red silk dupion.  These pendants are attached to the front and to the back of chasuble.

Each of these simpler chasubles is supplied with a fully-lined stole.  They are available in all the liturgical colours.

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The vestments of the Saint Bede Studio are beautiful in design, sound in construction and distinctive in appearance.

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AMDG

The Season Per Annum 2025 : 15

In this post is depicted a set of vestments in a subtle shade of green brocade and ornamented with the Studio's Sancte Deus orphrey braid.  This braid is in the distinctive colours of deep blue and ivory upon a green background. 

This set of vestments is distinct from the Studio usual offerings.  The chasuble is unlined, but sturdily faced on the inside of the neckline.  The ornament is in the form of a TAU, arranged with braid.  Although it was designed as a concelebration set, nothing would prevent its use on ferial days.

The vestments of the Saint Bede Studio are beautiful in design, sound in construction and distinctive in appearance.

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AMDG

In Ascensiontide : 4

This post features a further set of Festal vestments in the Studio's nod to the contemporary.  This style we call Saint Anselm.  

The vestments of the Saint Bede Studio are beautiful in design, sound in construction and distinctive in appearance.

Tasteful contemporary vestments are made by certain studios in Italy, France and Germany, but we also make them here in Australia at the Saint Bede Studio.  This set has a simple dignity and is made from high quality fabrics.

The chasuble (which is unlined) and stole are made from a sturdy cream-coloured moiré taffeta.  A column ornaments the back and front of the chasuble, formed from one of the Studio's unique braids called Saint Edmund, and based on the designs of AWN Pugin.

These vestments are exceedingly comfortable to wear and not in the least flimsy.

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Vestments for the Season of Lent 2025 : 7

In this post is shewn two sections of a simple chasuble ornamented with a column at the front and the back.  The columns are decorated with one of the Studio's unique braids Saint Dunstan in colours of violet, taup and white upon a red background.  This braid was specially developed to ornament violet and rose-coloured vestments. 

The braid is laid upon an orphrey panel formed from red dupion silk. 

This set of vestments is in the style we have called Saint Anselm; it is not elaborate, but neither is it just thrown-together.  It is well-designed and of dignified appearance.  Note that the column is made from a red-coloured dupion silk, which complements the colour of the braid.  We also find that the column is not of exaggerated width, but of substantial appearance.  The shape of the neckline, coming to a shallow "V" at the front, but rounded at the back is elegant but sturdy and lacking the awful fold over collars which are all-too-frequently attached to chasubles.

There is much to be said for vestments of simple dignity.  These vestments are well-made and will be serviceable for a number of years if treated respectfully.

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The Saint Bede Studio : vestments made by Catholics for Catholics.

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AMDG

The Season Per Annum 2025 : 5

In this post is shewn a simple set of green vestments orna-mented with a column at the front and the back.  The columns are decorated with one of the Studio's unique braids Sancte Deus in colours of Royal blue and ivory upon a green background.  

This set of vestments is in the style we have called Saint Anselm; it is not elaborate, but neither is it just thrown-together.  It is well-designed and of dignified appearance.  Note that the column is made from a green-coloured dupion silk, which complements the colour of the braid.  We also find that the column is not of exaggerated width, but of substantial appearance.  The shape of the neckline, coming to a shallow "V" at the front, but rounded at the back is elegant but sturdy and lacking the awful fold over collars which are all-too-frequently attached to chasubles.

There is much to be said for vestments of simple dignity.  These vestments are well-made and will be serviceable for a number of years if treated respectfully.

The vestments of the Saint Bede Studio are beautiful in design, sound in construction and distinctive in appearance.

Click on the image for an enlarged view.

The Saint Bede Studio : vestments made by Catholics for Catholics.

Enquiries : stbede62@gmail.com

Information on placing an order.

Please note that posts on this blog are set-up for optimal viewing via a web-browser, not via a mobile phone.

AMDG

Vestments for the Season "Per Annum" : 4

In this post, we are pleased to present a simple but elegant set of vestments recently purchased by a returning American customer.  This particular style of chasuble we have called Saint Anselm.  It differs from our usual sets in that the chasuble is unlined (although the accessories are fully lined).

The Saint Bede Studio's Saint Anselm vestments are especially designed for warmer climates; but they might also be used where there is a preference for less elaborate vestments, whilst still being worthy and dignified.  Such vestments might also be used in concelebrations or in Masses celebrated during the week.

The front and the back of the Saint Anselm chasuble is decorated with a pendant approximately 15cm (6 inches) wide.  The pendants are sewn into the chasuble neckline and do not hang loosely.  We usually construct these pendants from silk upon which is a stripe of one of the Studio's unique braids.  In the case of this set of vestments, the pendants are formed from crimson dupion silk, ornamented with our Saint James orphrey braid.

The neckline of the front of the Saint Anselm chasuble is specially shaped into a curved "V".  Sometimes we make an amice apparel to accompany the chasuble, but no form of attached roll-over collar is attached to our vestments.  Everything about these vestments is good, well-crafted and sturdy; they are easy to wear, but not fly-weight.

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AMDG

Vestments for Pentecost : 4

As Pentecost approaches, we are pleased to present some of the red vestments made by the Saint Bede Studio.

This simple set of vestments is part of our "economy" range.  The chasuble is unlined, but has a sturdy facing inside allowing it to sit gracefully around the neckline.

This particular set was made from dupion silk in a lovely shade of red, and ornamented in a distinctive but restrained manner.  The ornament was formed from one of the Studio's unique braids Gothic foliage in colours of black and gold.   

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Festal vestments and mitre

In this post, we feature a chasuble and mitre set recently made for the newly-appointed Bishop of Maitland & Newcastle (Province of Sydney, Australia).

The chasuble was made from moiré taffeta, which is noteworthy for its vertical watermark effect, created during manufacture.  It is a fabric which is not too flimsy and has pleasing drapery.  Ornamenting the chasuble, back and front, is a column formed from straw-gold dupion silk, upon which is imposed one of the Studio's unique braids Saint Edmund.

The mitre has the same decorative scheme, but its ornamented is formed from a much narrower version of the Saint Edmund braid.

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AMDG

Gaudete Sunday 2022

The Studio recently provided this simple set of Rose vestments to an esteemed customer in New Jersey (USA).

This vestment is made from a dusty shade of rose fabric and is ornamented with a column, front and back.  The ornament is formed from silver dupion silk and one of the Studio's unique braids Saint Edmund (based on a design of AWN Pugin).

The chasuble is unlined, but is faced at the neckline, helping it to sit well and not crumple.   The chasuble is lightweight, has a slight sheen, has good drapery and is comfortable to wear.

This chasuble is part of a range of economy vestments, which we call our Saint Anselm style.

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Festal Vestments

These Festal vestments were recently provided by the Studio to a customer in the Archdiocese of Melbourne (Australia).

The vestments were made from a jacquard in colours of ivory and gold and ornamented with a column orphrey, front and back.  The ornament was formed from dupion silk in a shade of old gold and one of the Studio's unique braids Saint Columba.

The vestments were fully lined in a brassy-gold colour of taffeta.   

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AMDG

For the Season "Per Annum" 2022 : 6

Recently made for a returning customer in the Diocese of Trenton NJ is this chasuble in the Saint Bede Studio's Saint Anselm style.

This style of chasuble, which we have been making for a few years now, is simple and comfortable to wear.  Although the chasuble is unlined, it is made from substantial, not flimsy material, so that it hangs down well.  Around the neckline, on the underside of the chasuble is a facing, which causes the vestments to sit well on the shoulders.

Concerning the appearance of this vestment, it is intended to be a mixture of the contemporary and the traditional.  It is a long chasuble and reaching near to the wrists.  It is ornamented simply.  The colour of the ornament varies, but consists of two columns made from silk.

In the case of this chasuble, a beautiful European silk brocade, in colours of deep green and straw, formed the pendants. These pendants were attached to the front and to the back of chasuble, which is made from a silk brocade in two shades of green.

This particular set was made with accessories fully lined in green silk dupion.  

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Enquiries : stbede62@gmail.com

Saint Anselm Vestments

Recently presented to a priest of the Archdiocese of Melbourne is this chasuble in the Saint Bede Studio's Saint Anselm style.

This style of chasuble, which we have been making for a few years now, is simple and comfortable to wear.  Although the chasuble is unlined, it is made from substantial, not flimsy material, so that it hangs down well.  Around the neckline, on the underside of the chasuble is a facing, which causes the vestments to sit well on the shoulders.

Concerning the appearance of this vestment, it is intended to be a mixture of the contemporary and the traditional.  It is a long chasuble and reaching near to the wrists.  It is ornamented simply.  The colour of the ornament varies, but consists of two columns made from silk with a selection of the Studio's unique braids.

In the case of this chasuble, the Studio's braid Saint George is laid upon pendants of vibrant red silk dupion.  These pendants are attached to the front and to the back of chasuble.

Each of these simpler chasubles is supplied with a fully-lined stole.  They are available in all the liturgical colours.

Please click on the image for an enlarged view.

Enquiries : stbede62@gmail.com

Advent Vestments

Recently, the Saint Bede Studio provided this simple set of violet vestments to a Benedictine Monastery in the United States.  It is part of our economy range of vestments, called Saint Anselm.

The vestments were made from silk in a lighter shade of violet and ornamented with a column, front and back.  The ornament was formed from silver dupion silk and one of the Studio's unique braids Saint Edmund (based on a design of AWN Pugin).  

The chasuble was unlined, but faced at the neckline, helping it to sit well and not crumple.  Also provided with the set was an amice apparel, shewn in some of the images.

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The chasuble shewn with the amice apparel.

Detail of the amice apparel.

The neckline of the chasuble shewn without the amice apparel.

AMDG

Saint Anselm vestments

In this post, we are pleased to show one of our " economy " vestments made recently for a valued customer in the United States.  This style is called Saint Anselm.  

The chasuble is made from moiré taffeta and is unlined, but well-faced around the neckline to make it sit well.  The ornament, in the manner of a column, front and back, is formed from one of the Studio's unique braids Saint Edmund, based on the work of AWN Pugin.

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Enquiries : This page. 

Violet vestments

In this post, we feature a set of vestments made in our range of economy vestments.  This particular style is called Saint Anselm and they were made for a returning customer from the Archdiocese of Anchorage (USA).

The vestments are made from a lovely shade of violet dupion silk and ornamented with a column, back and front, formed from the Studio's unique braids.  The chasuble is unlined, but faced around the neckline to make it sturdy and comfortable to wear.  Other accessories of the set were fully lined.

These vestments were specially designed for use during Masses for the Dead.  They are equally suitable, however, during the Season of Lent.

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In Christmastide : 3

In this post, we exhibit one of our " economy " vestments made earlier this year for one of customers in the United States.  This style is called Saint Anselm.  

The chasuble is made from moiré taffeta and is unlined, but well-faced around the neckline to make it sit well.  The ornament, in the manner of a column, front and back, is formed from one of the Studio's unique braids Saint Edmund, based on the work of AWN Pugin.

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Enquiries : This page.

Gaudete Sunday 2020

The Studio recently provided this simple set of Rose vestments to a young priest from the Archdiocese of Sydney (Australia).

This vestment is made from a dusty shade of rose fabric and is ornamented with a column, front and back.  The ornament is formed from silver dupion silk and one of the Studio's unique braids Saint Edmund (based on a design of AWN Pugin).

The chasuble is unlined, but is faced at the neckline, helping it to sit well and not crumple.   The chasuble is lightweight, has a slight sheen, has good drapery and is comfortable to wear.


This chasuble is part of a range of economy vestments, which we call our Saint Anselm style.

A similar set of vestments in violet for purchase is advertised at this page.

Enquiries : stbede62@gmail.com

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