Past Illustrious Master Apron – Purple Gold Fringe Hand Embroidered

Description

Past Illustrious Master Apron carries within its purple field the layered insignia of the Council degree, rendered in golden bullion and silk threads that speak to the dignity of the office itself. The purple in Masonic council tradition marks the sovereign authority of the past officer, and every element of this apron is constructed to reflect that symbolic weight.

White glossy satin forms the foundation, providing a ceremonial surface against which the hand-embroidered council symbols stand with full clarity. The purple grosgrain ribbon border measures two inches wide across the apron body and narrows to one and a half inches along the flap, reinforcing the visual boundary between symbol and satin.

Side tabs in matching purple feed into golden metallic fringe tassels, while a full one and a half inch fringe borders the entire perimeter of apron and flap. Each strand of metallic fringe adds to the formal ceremonial presence expected of the Past Illustrious Master’s station.

On the reverse, a fine purple polyester lining contains a built-in glove pocket, maintaining the officer’s readiness at every ceremonial stage. The adjustable waist belt secures with a golden metal snake fastener, ensuring a stable, ceremony-worthy fit across a broad range of sizes.

Past Illustrious Master Apron is built for the officer who carries the past chair with presence. Dry clean care preserves the bullion threading, keeping every symbol as vivid in the tenth year as in the first.

Product Features

Golden Bullion Silk Thread Hand Embroidery

Masonic council symbols are stitched by hand using golden bullion and silk threads, producing crisp defined lines that hold their form through repeated lodge use.

White Glossy Satin Apron Body

The satin foundation creates a bright reflective surface that allows every hand-embroidered Masonic symbol to stand out with full ceremonial clarity against the purple border.

Purple Polyester Grosgrain Ribbon Border

Two-inch border on the apron body and one-and-a-half-inch border on the flap frame the white satin field with consistent ceremonial weight throughout.

Golden Metallic Fringe Tassels with Matching Side Tabs

Side tabs in matching purple lead into golden metallic fringe tassels that anchor the ceremonial presence of the degree insignia from both sides of the apron.

Purple Polyester Lining with Glove Pocket

The reverse is finished in fine matching purple polyester fabric with a built-in glove pocket, keeping the officer prepared through every stage of the ceremony.

Adjustable Waist Belt with Golden Metal Snake Fastener

The golden snake fastener and belt adjuster allow a secure, comfortable fit across a range of waist sizes without requiring last-minute ceremony adjustments.

Specifications

• Material: High-quality polyester, satin, and bullion threads
• Colour: Purple and gold
• Size: 14 inch high x 16 inch wide (excluding fringe), adjustable waist belt
• Care Instructions: Dry clean only

FAQ

Q: What Council degree or rank is this apron associated with?

A: This apron is made for the Past Illustrious Master, a senior office within the Council of Royal and Select Masters, and is hand embroidered with the degree insignia corresponding to that office.

Q: Are the symbols on this apron hand embroidered or machine made?

A: The symbols are hand embroidered using golden bullion and silk threads, producing a precise finish consistent with formal lodge ceremonial standards.

Q: What are the exact dimensions of the apron body?

A: The apron body measures 14 inches high by 16 inches wide, not including the one and a half inch gold metallic fringe that runs along the full perimeter of both apron and flap.

Q: What waist sizes does the adjustable belt accommodate?

A: The belt is fitted with a golden metal snake fastener and adjuster that allows it to be sized comfortably across a broad range of waist measurements.

Q: How should I care for this apron to protect the embroidery and fringe?

A: Dry clean only. This method protects the golden bullion threads, silk embroidery, grosgrain border, and metallic fringe from damage that any form of washing would cause.