Past Illustrious Master Council Apron – Purple Grosgrain Gold Bullion

Description

Past Illustrious Master Council Apron – Purple Grosgrain Gold Bullion

Past Illustrious Master Council Apron construction opens on a white glossy satin body measuring 14 inches high by 16 inches wide, the satin face chosen for the luminous contrast it creates against purple grosgrain and gold bullion thread, so every element of the emblem scheme reads with maximum clarity under council room lighting. Grosgrain ribbon runs the border at 2 inches wide on the apron body and 1.5 inches wide on the flap, the ribbed weave of grosgrain holding each border section straight and flat from corner to corner without the softening that plain ribbon produces under belt tension across a 16-inch apron width. Purple as the Cryptic Rite color carries immediate meaning within council ceremony, and the grosgrain border places that color with precise, consistent width across every edge of the apron face.

Craftsmen stitch the full insignia scheme entirely by hand using golden bullion and silk threads on the white glossy satin body. Bullion thread is drawn and worked stitch by stitch, building each emblem element slightly proud of the satin surface so the gold catches council room light from multiple angles as the officer moves during formal degree work. Silk thread contributes its own natural sheen alongside the metallic bullion, giving the combined embroidery a warmth and dimensional quality that machine thread passes at any tension setting cannot produce. The triangle emblem with sun face and compass tools on the white apron body, and the triangle symbol on the purple flap above, each receive this hand treatment so both emblems read as formal Cryptic Rite insignia from every position in the council room.

Purple rayon fringe at 1.5 inches wide runs the full perimeter of both the apron body and the flap, with matching purple side tab tassels on the left and right completing the silhouette format specific to Past Thrice Illustrious Master dress. Rayon thread carries a natural drape weight that keeps the fringe hanging level and the individual threads separating cleanly at the tips, rather than matting together during extended council ceremony wear. The side tab tassels match the fringe color and thread construction, so the full perimeter treatment reads as a unified purple finish from the flap tip to the base edge.

An adjustable waist belt with a gold metal snake fastener accommodates a range of waist sizes, the gold metal tone matching the bullion embroidery across the apron face without introducing a contrasting finish. The snake mechanism distributes belt tension evenly for a level apron hang throughout extended council sessions. Matching purple fine polyester lining covers the full rear face, carrying the Cryptic Rite color onto the back panel, with an integrated glove pocket providing practical storage without front-face bulk. Dry-clean-only care preserves both the white satin gloss and the bullion silk embroidery integrity across years of Past Illustrious Master ceremony service.

Product Features

White Glossy Satin Body 14 x 16 Inches

The high-gloss satin face creates maximum contrast against the purple grosgrain border and gold bullion embroidery, keeping every insignia element reading with full clarity under council room lighting throughout ceremony.

Purple Grosgrain Ribbon Border 2 Inch Body 1.5 Inch Flap

Grosgrain’s ribbed weave holds each border section straight from corner to corner at the correct Cryptic Rite color width, with the body-to-flap width difference maintaining regulation proportion across the full apron face.

Hand Embroidered Golden Bullion and Silk Thread Insignia

Craftsmen work each bullion and silk stitch individually, building the triangle emblems proud of the satin surface so the gold catches council room light from multiple angles with dimensional warmth that machine embroidery cannot replicate.

1.5 Inch Purple Rayon Fringe Full Perimeter with Side Tab Tassels

Rayon thread drapes with natural weight, keeping the fringe level and separated at the tips around the complete perimeter, with matching side tab tassels completing the Past Thrice Illustrious Master silhouette format on both lateral edges.

Adjustable Belt with Gold Metal Snake Fastener

The gold snake mechanism matches the bullion embroidery tone across the apron face, distributing belt tension evenly for a level hang through extended Cryptic Council sessions across a range of waist sizes.

Purple Fine Polyester Lining with Integrated Glove Pocket

The matching purple reverse face carries the Cryptic Rite color onto the back panel, with the integrated glove pocket providing ceremony-ready storage without adding bulk to the white satin front presentation.

Specifications

• Material: High-quality polyester satin with bullion and silk threads
• Color: Purple and gold
• Embroidery: Hand embroidered golden bullion and silk threads
• Size: 14 inches high x 16 inches wide (excluding fringe)
• Border: Purple polyester grosgrain ribbon, 2 inch on apron body, 1.5 inch on flap
• Fringe: 1.5 inch purple rayon fringe, full perimeter
• Side Tabs: Matching purple with fringe tassels
• Belt: Adjustable with gold metal snake fastener and adjuster
• Lining: Purple fine polyester with integrated glove pocket
• Care: Dry clean only

FAQ

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

A: The full insignia scheme is hand embroidered using golden bullion and silk threads, with each stitch worked individually on the white glossy satin body so the emblems sit proud of the surface with dimensional light response.

Q: What is the difference in border width between the apron body and the flap?

A: The apron body carries a 2-inch wide purple grosgrain border while the flap uses a 1.5-inch border, maintaining the regulation proportion specific to Past Thrice Illustrious Master council apron construction.

Q: What are the exact dimensions and does the fringe add to the overall size?

A: The apron body measures 14 inches high by 16 inches wide. These dimensions are taken excluding the 1.5-inch purple rayon fringe, which runs the full perimeter of both the body and flap and adds to the overall hanging length.

Q: How should this apron be cared for?

A: Dry clean only. This preserves the white satin gloss, the bullion and silk thread embroidery integrity, and the purple grosgrain border color through years of Cryptic Council ceremony wear.