Past Illustrious Master Council Apron Purple – Gold Bullion Fringe White Satin

Description

Past Illustrious Master Council Apron Purple – Gold Bullion Fringe White Satin

White glossy satin catches the light differently from every angle, and that quality matters when the apron carrying it belongs to a Past Illustrious Master. Past Illustrious Master Council apron purple sits the white satin body inside a purple grosgrain ribbon border that runs the full perimeter, the ribbon cut at 2 inches wide on the apron body and 1.5 inches wide on the flap, those two widths working together to frame the white ground with the proportional precision this rank demands.

The apron body measures 14 inches high by 16 inches wide, dimensions that place the piece correctly at the waist through extended Council ceremony without the lower edge lifting or the sides pulling. At the center front, a large gold bullion triangle emblem carries a detailed figure worked in golden bullion and silk threads, the construction combining two thread types to deliver both the structural weight of bullion and the fine detail that silk thread allows in tight areas of the design. A purple triangle emblem sits on the bib above, a smaller echo of the central motif that identifies the degree from across the Council floor.

Gold metallic fringe tassels hang from ribbon side tabs on both sides of the apron body, the fringe falling straight and full against the white satin ground. The side tab construction keeps the fringe positioned correctly through movement and ceremony, the tabs stitched at the apron sides rather than hanging loose at the lower edge. Purple grosgrain ribbon at this grade holds its color and edge definition through dry cleaning and repeated folding across the full Council year.

A matching purple fine polyester fabric lining covers the back of the apron completely, finishing the reverse as carefully as the front. The glove pocket sits within that lining, built into the back at a position that keeps the apron lying flat from the front without a visible pocket bulge affecting the presentation. Adjustable waist belt with golden metal snake fastener and adjuster holds the apron at the correct wearing height for different builds, the metal fastener presenting in gold to match the bullion work on the front face.

Royal Arch chapter ceremony places the Past Illustrious Master in a position where the full apron is visible throughout the working. Every construction detail here serves that visibility with materials chosen for how they present under Council room lighting rather than how they read in a product photograph.

The grosgrain ribbon border holds its pressed edge through years of Lodge wear, and the dry clean care instruction protects both the satin ground and the bullion thread work through the full life of the piece.

FAQ

Q: What are the exact dimensions of this apron?

A: The apron body measures 14 inches high by 16 inches wide. The purple grosgrain ribbon border runs 2 inches wide on the apron body and 1.5 inches wide on the flap.

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

A: The central triangle emblem and bib emblem are worked in golden bullion and silk threads, combining bullion weight for structural definition with silk thread for fine detail work within the design.

Q: Does this apron have a pocket?

A: Yes. A glove pocket is built into the matching purple polyester lining on the back of the apron, positioned so it does not affect the flat front presentation.

Q: How is the belt adjusted?

A: An adjustable waist belt with golden metal snake fastener and adjuster allows the apron to be set at the correct wearing height for different builds.

Product Features

White Glossy Satin Body at Regulation Dimensions

Apron body cut to 14 inches high by 16 inches wide in white glossy satin, placing the piece correctly at the waist through extended Council ceremony with a high-sheen ground that presents the bullion work clearly.

Two-Width Purple Grosgrain Ribbon Border

Grosgrain ribbon runs 2 inches wide on the apron body and 1.5 inches wide on the flap, the two widths proportioned to frame the white satin ground with the precision Past Illustrious Master rank requires.

Gold Bullion Triangle Emblem with Silk Thread Detail

Central triangle emblem worked in golden bullion and silk threads, the combination delivering structural weight in the main design areas and fine detail resolution where the figure requires tight thread placement.

Gold Metallic Fringe Tassels on Side Ribbon Tabs

Fringe tassels hang from stitched side tabs on both sides of the apron body, falling straight against the white satin ground and holding their position through Council ceremony movement.

Purple Lined Back with Glove Pocket and Gold Snake Belt

Matching purple polyester lining covers the full reverse with a built-in glove pocket, while the adjustable gold metal snake belt holds the apron at correct wearing height for different builds.

Specifications

Material: White Glossy Satin with Purple Grosgrain Ribbon Border

Color: Purple and Gold

Size: 14 inches high x 16 inches wide

Border Width: 2 inch on Apron Body – 1.5 inch on Flap

Embroidery: Golden Bullion and Silk Thread Hand Embroidered

Fringe: Gold Metallic Fringe Tassels on Side Tabs

Lining: Matching Purple Fine Polyester with Glove Pocket

Belt: Adjustable Waist Belt with Golden Metal Snake Fastener

Care: Dry Clean Only