Traditional liturgical colors of the church season are blue, white, purple, red, and green. Blue as hope in Advent; white for purity at Christmas and Easter; purple as repentance, suffering, and royalty during Lent and Advent; red as blood of sacrificed Christ during Lent,  fire of Holy Spirit during Pentecost, and ordination's yoke of Christ. Green represents times of spiritual growth in the church year.

   Careful research has gone into designing appropriate symbols for the various church seasons, while personal reflection and interpretation goes into designing some of the liturgical stoles.  One of a kind designs are most often created.  Repeated designs will vary due to hand painted nature.  Commission work is also available.  Metallic highlights throughout.

   Stole fiber content varies - used most often is a polyester/rayon in a nicely draping linen weave. Self-lined but not interfaced.  Two sizes are offered, varying in width and length. Attached collar chain to prevent slippage. Not washable or dry cleanable. A few ready made styles shown have been treated with fabric protectant. Dry/damp blot; touch up iron with low setting on reverse, while avoiding artwork.  Artist statement and care instructions given with each stole.

**Contact chillon@chillonleach.com for stole purchases (tax exempt status, if applicable), view close-up photos, fiber content, or to inquire about custom work.

Prices range from $175 to $350.  Taxes and shipping extra.

2010 Liturgical Stole Sale! 10% off *marked price. Contact artist for prices. Currently updating website. Please follow this link for additional stole photos.

http://www.mnartists.org/Chillon__Leach