‘Ecclesiastical embroidery’ refers to the fine stitch work executed exclusively for use in worship such as altar linens and vestments. Scripts, such as the Liber Pontificalis, confirm that liturgical ...

Forthcoming from Princeton University Press, 'The Atlas of World Embroidery' celebrates the global history of a timeless ...

The chasuble should be restored in time for the church's centenary in 2012 An unusual restoration project is under way in Preston, not on a building but a garment. The medieval chasuble, an outer ...

The beauty and solemnity of religious services are often enhanced by the attire of the clergy. These garments, known as liturgical vestments, are not simply decorative clothing. They are imbued with ...

The chasuble is a liturgical vestment worn by the priest during the celebration of Mass. Its significance goes beyond aesthetics: it represents the charity that must envelop the priest and the spirit ...

A piece of history said to have ties to Oscar Wilde has been hiding away in a drawer at St. Bartholomew’s Anglican Church. A few weeks ago, members of the church were looking for pieces of embroidery ...

An unusual restoration project is under way in Preston, not on a building but a garment. The medieval chasuble, an outer vestment worn by a priest at Mass, has been described as "one of the finest ...