Past High Priest Royal Arch Chapter Apron – Red Velvet Gold Braid

Description

Past High Priest Royal Arch Chapter Apron – Red Velvet Gold Braid

Past High Priest Royal Arch Chapter Apron opens with a white satin center body measuring 14 inches high by 16 inches wide, the satin face carrying a smooth gloss that gives the gold silk embroidery a luminous backdrop no flat white fabric can replicate. Against that surface, craftsmen stitch the full Royal Arch emblem scheme entirely by hand using silk threads, each pass laid with the precise tension that silk demands so the finished design sits flat and sharp-edged rather than pulling the satin beneath into soft ridges. Silk thread carries a natural sheen of its own, distinct from metallic bullion, so the embroidered laurel branches, triple tau badge, and central triple interlaced triangles each catch light with a warmth that reads as hand-crafted distinction from the moment the officer enters the Chapter room.

Two inches of rich crimson red velvet ribbon border runs the full perimeter of both the apron body and the flap, the velvet pile sitting proud of the white satin face and giving the border a depth of color that flat ribbon cannot produce at this width. Velvet at 2 inches wide frames the white center panel on all four sides while allowing the full embroidery scheme enough room to breathe within the border, so neither the symbols nor the border compete for visual dominance. Gold metallic braid traces the outer edge of the red velvet border, adding a hard metallic line that separates the crimson velvet from the surrounding environment with precision.

The triple tau badge on the red velvet flap anchors the Past High Priest degree identification at the most visible point of the apron, with hand-stitched silk laurel sprays extending left and right across the flap face. On the white satin body below, the triple interlaced triangles carry colored panel sections that identify the Royal Arch degree sequence, surrounded by a full laurel wreath worked in hand-stitched silk. Gold fringe tassel clusters hang from both sides of the apron body, their drape weight adding formal ceremony presence to the lateral edges without drawing attention away from the central symbol scheme.

An adjustable waist belt with a golden metal snake fastener and adjuster secures the apron cleanly at the waist, the gold metal tone matching the braid trim and embroidery threads across the full apron face. The snake mechanism accommodates a range of waist sizes without the belt face showing adjustment hardware on the front presentation. Matching red fine polyester lining covers the full rear face, carrying the crimson color of the velvet border onto the back panel, with a glove pocket providing practical storage. Dry-clean-only care preserves both the satin face sheen and the silk embroidery thread integrity across years of Chapter ceremony wear.

Product Features

White Satin Apron Body 14 x 16 Inches

The smooth satin face gives the hand-stitched silk embroidery a luminous backdrop that enhances the warmth and sheen of each thread pass, with the gloss surface holding crisp under the red velvet border across the full apron width.

2 Inch Wide Red Velvet Ribbon Border Full Perimeter

Velvet pile at this width frames the white center panel with a depth of crimson color that flat ribbon cannot produce, sitting proud of the satin face and holding its pile consistently through repeated dry cleaning.

Hand Embroidered Silk Thread Full Emblem Scheme

Craftsmen lay each silk thread pass by hand across the laurel branches, triple tau badge, interlaced triangles, and wreath, with silk’s natural sheen giving every element a warmth and light response distinct from machine-produced embroidery.

Gold Metallic Braid Outer Border Trim

A hard metallic braid line traces the outer edge of the red velvet border across the full perimeter, separating the crimson velvet face from any surrounding garment with a precise gold boundary.

Gold Fringe Tassel Clusters Both Sides

Tassel clusters hang from the lateral apron edges with formal drape weight, adding ceremony presence to the side profile without competing with the central emblem scheme on the white satin face.

Adjustable Belt with Golden Snake Fastener and Red Polyester Lining

The gold snake mechanism fits a range of waist sizes with the hardware concealed from the front face, while the matching red polyester back lining and rear glove pocket complete the apron construction on both faces.

Specifications

• Material: High-quality polyester, satin, silk threads
• Color: Red velvet border with gold braid, white satin body
• Size: 14 inch high x 16 inch wide
• Border: 2 inch wide red velvet ribbon, full perimeter
• Embroidery: Hand embroidered, silk threads
• Belt: Adjustable with golden metal snake fastener and adjuster
• Lining: Matching red fine polyester with glove pocket
• Care Instructions: Dry clean only

FAQ

Q: What type of embroidery is used on this apron?

A: The full emblem scheme including the triple tau badge, laurel branches, interlaced triangles, and wreath is hand embroidered using silk threads, with each pass laid individually for flat, sharp-edged symbol definition.

Q: What is the border made from and how wide is it?

A: The border is cut from red velvet ribbon running 2 inches wide across the full perimeter of both the apron body and flap, with gold metallic braid tracing the outer edge of the velvet border.

Q: What are the exact apron dimensions?

A: The apron measures 14 inches high by 16 inches wide. The adjustable belt accommodates a range of waist sizes with the golden snake fastener keeping the hardware off the front face presentation.

Q: How should this apron be maintained?

A: Dry clean only. This preserves the satin face sheen, the silk embroidery thread integrity, and the velvet pile depth of the red border through repeated Royal Arch Chapter ceremony wear.