Sumptuously decorated piviale, choir mantle - Textile - 1850-1900

Rijkgedecoreerde piviale. This liturgical vestment is a hanging garment worn by clergy during solemn liturgical celebrations and processions.

The choir cape features an elaborately crafted, ornate 'morse'; the closing at the front and the caperon at the back are very beautifully decorated. Finished with multicolored fringe around the shield. The gold-colored brocade bears floral and foliate motifs; the red/gold bands are embroidered with cross and braid motifs. The intertwined band conveys an eternity or continuity motif.

This garment is worn by priests, deacons, and subdeacons of the Roman Catholic Church and the Anglican Church on certain occasions such as the hours, the Asperges me, during Lauds, and at sacramental processions.

The word "pluviale" comes from Latin and means "rain mantle". This illustrates how most paramenta (liturgical garments) originated from daily dress in the Roman Empire. In medieval Latin it was called a "cappa". The parcel is packed with care and sent by registered mail. Photos complete this description.