14th Degree Scottish Rite Apron – White Satin Sky Blue Border Hand Embroidered

Description

14th Degree Scottish Rite Apron – White Satin Sky Blue Border Hand Embroidered

White satin carries the 14th Degree Scottish Rite Apron with the kind of surface that holds embroidery detail without competing with it. Sky blue grosgrain ribbon traces the flap edge and runs along the apron border, giving the piece its degree color in a material that holds a clean pressed line from first wear through years of Scottish Rite chapter ceremony. The 13 by 15 inch body sits at the correct proportion for formal Lodge floor wear, neither oversized nor reduced.

At the center, a gold Square and Compasses emblem sits above a ribbon banner, hand embroidered in silk threads and gold with Mylar that resists tarnish through repeated ceremonial use. On the flap above, a second embroidered emblem — a volume form in gold — sits within the blue-bordered white field. Both emblems are placed where Scottish Rite apron tradition positions degree insignia, readable from the lodge room floor at chapter ceremony distance.

The red floral vine that runs along the inner border of the apron body is among the most visually distinctive features of the 14th Degree apron. Rose forms and leaf stems worked in red and green embroidery trace a full wreath frame inside the blue outer border, creating a layered visual reading — blue at the edge, floral vine inside it, white satin ground at center. That sequence is specific to this degree and immediately legible to any brother familiar with Scottish Rite chapter dress.

Red satin lines the reverse of the apron, a construction detail that matters when the apron is folded or lifted during ceremony. The blue nylon adjustable belt allows the apron to be fitted correctly to the wearer without alteration. At the 14th Degree, where Perfect Elu chapter ceremony requires the apron to sit flat and correctly positioned throughout, a well-fitted belt is a functional requirement rather than a convenience.

Hand embroidery in silk threads and gold at this grade produces a surface that machine work cannot replicate. The Mylar incorporated into the gold work keeps the emblem finish clean across multiple ceremony seasons without the tarnishing that plain gold thread produces over time. The grosgrain ribbon border at the flap holds its shape through the full chapter meeting, keeping the blue edge seated evenly against the white satin ground from opening to closing.

Q: What degree is this apron made for?

A: This apron is made for the 14th Degree of the Scottish Rite, known as Perfect Elu. The white satin ground, sky blue border, and specific emblem placement are all consistent with 14th Degree chapter apron requirements.

Q: Is the embroidery on this apron done by hand?

A: Yes. The emblems are hand embroidered in silk threads and gold with non-tarnish Mylar incorporated into the gold work to maintain the finish across repeated ceremonial use.

Q: What are the dimensions of this apron?

A: The apron measures 13 inches by 15 inches, the established proportion for formal Scottish Rite chapter apron wear.

Q: What belt or fastening comes with this apron?

A: The apron includes a blue nylon adjustable belt, allowing the piece to be correctly fitted to the wearer without alteration or additional hardware.

Q: What is the red vine embroidery around the inner border?

A: The red floral vine — rose forms and leaf stems worked in red and green — runs as a full wreath frame along the inner edge of the apron body. This decorative border is specific to the 14th Degree apron design within Scottish Rite chapter dress.

Product Features

Sky Blue Grosgrain Ribbon Border

Sky blue grosgrain ribbon traces the flap edge and runs the full apron border, holding a clean pressed line at the degree color from first wear through years of chapter ceremony without softening at the corners or lifting from the satin edge.

Hand Embroidered Silk Thread and Gold Emblems

Square and Compasses at center and volume emblem on flap are hand embroidered in silk threads and gold. The construction produces a surface definition and relief that machine embroidery at this scale cannot match.

Non-Tarnish Mylar in Gold Embroidery

Mylar incorporated into the gold embroidery work keeps the emblem finish clean and bright across multiple ceremony seasons, resisting the tarnishing that plain gold thread produces with repeated handling and storage.

Red Floral Vine Inner Border Embroidery

Rose forms and leaf stems worked in red and green run a full wreath frame along the inner apron border — a degree-specific design element that places this apron immediately within 14th Degree Scottish Rite chapter dress.

Red Satin Lining and Blue Nylon Adjustable Belt

Red satin lines the reverse and a blue nylon adjustable belt allows correct fitting without alteration, keeping the apron seated flat through the full chapter ceremony at the wearer’s exact waist position.

Specifications

Material │ White Satin – Silk Threads – Gold – Non-Tarnish Mylar

Border │ Sky Blue Grosgrain Ribbon

Embroidery │ Hand Embroidered – Silk Threads and Gold

Size │ 13 x 15 inches

Lining │ Red Satin

Belt │ Blue Nylon Adjustable

Color │ White with Sky Blue Border