Past Illustrious Master Apron – Satin Purple Gold Hand Embroidery

Description

Past Illustrious Master Apron – Satin Purple Gold Hand Embroidery

Past Illustrious Master Apron opens with white glossy satin as its foundation, a surface that reflects Lodge room light cleanly and sets a sharp contrast against the deep purple border that frames every edge. Craftsmen stitch each element of this apron with golden bullion and silk threads, working the hand embroidery directly onto the white satin body with a precision that machine production cannot replicate. The result sits on the apron face with visible depth and dimension, catching light differently as the wearer moves through Council ceremony.

The border runs in purple polyester grosgrain ribbon, measuring two inches wide across the apron body and one and a half inches wide along the flap. It holds its edge cleanly without rippling or pulling away from the satin surface, maintaining a crisp frame around the full face of the piece. Purple rayon fringe, one and a half inches wide, lines the lower edge and both sides of the apron and flap alike. Side tabs carry matching ribbon and fringe tassels, so the complete perimeter reads as a unified design rather than a collection of separate elements.

Centered on the white satin body, a large hand embroidered gold triangle dominates the face, with a solar symbol and degree insignia worked inside in gold and silk thread. On the flap above, a smaller purple triangle outline with an interior flame symbol identifies the rank of the wearer from across the room. Both symbols align vertically, creating a clear visual axis down the center of the apron that reads with intention during formal degree ceremonies and officer installations.

At fourteen inches high and sixteen inches wide, the apron body sits squarely at the waist without extending too low or cutting too short. When you step forward to take the presiding chair at a Council meeting, the proportions carry the correct weight for the office. The adjustable waist belt secures with a gold metal snake fastener and adjuster, allowing a consistent fit across different waist sizes without forcing the apron out of alignment.

Backing the full piece is a purple fine polyester lining with a built-in glove pocket, a practical feature for officers who carry their white gloves to ceremony. Care is dry clean only, which preserves the gold bullion thread and satin surface through repeated use. LSI context woven naturally: Council degree ceremony wear, PTIM officer apron, Masonic Council officer dress, hand embroidered degree apron, formal Masonic officer attire. Yet the restraint of the overall design keeps it from reading as ceremonial excess. Clean lines, purposeful symbols, materials chosen to last.

The gold metal snake fastener on the adjustable belt clicks securely into position and holds its setting through the full ceremony without slipping.

Product Features

White glossy satin apron body

Provides a sharp, bright base that contrasts cleanly against the purple border and makes the gold hand embroidery stand out under Lodge room lighting.

Hand embroidered gold bullion and silk thread symbols

Craftsmen stitch the triangle and degree insignia directly onto the satin surface by hand, producing visible depth and dimension that machine work cannot achieve.

Purple polyester grosgrain ribbon border

Runs two inches wide on the apron body and one and a half inches on the flap, holding a precise edge around the full perimeter without lifting or rippling.

Purple rayon fringe with matching side tassels

One and a half inch fringe lines the lower and side edges, with ribbon side tabs and matching fringe tassels completing a unified border across the entire apron.

Adjustable waist belt with gold metal snake fastener

Fits a range of waist sizes with a secure snap adjustment so the apron sits level and does not shift during Council ceremony.

Matching purple polyester lining with glove pocket

Full back lining protects the interior construction, and the built-in glove pocket provides a practical storage point for white officer gloves during ceremonial events.

Specifications

• Material: High-quality polyester and satin
• Colour: Purple and gold
• Apron Size: 14 inch high x 16 inch wide (excluding fringe)
• Border: Purple polyester grosgrain ribbon, 2 inch on apron, 1.5 inch on flap
• Fringe: 1.5 inch purple rayon fringe
• Lining: Matching purple fine polyester with glove pocket
• Belt: Adjustable with gold metal snake fastener and adjuster
• Care Instructions: Dry clean only

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the gold triangle, solar symbol, and degree insignia are hand embroidered using golden bullion and silk threads directly onto the white glossy satin body.

Q: What are the exact dimensions of this apron?

A: The apron body measures 14 inches high by 16 inches wide, not including the fringe border that runs along the sides and lower edge.

Q: Does the waist belt fit larger waist sizes?

A: The adjustable waist belt accommodates a range of sizes and is secured with a gold metal snake fastener that holds its position without slipping during ceremony.

Q: How should this apron be cleaned?

A: Dry clean only. This preserves the golden bullion thread, silk embroidery, and glossy satin surface through repeated Lodge and Council use.