Scottish Master of St. Andrew Apron – Green Red Moiré Rosettes

Description

Scottish Master of St. Andrew Apron – Green Red Moiré Rosettes

Scottish Master of St. Andrew Apron announces its degree standing through color and construction before a single symbol is read. Deep green moiré runs the full outer border of the apron and forms the quadrilateral flap above the white body, the distinctive wood-grain pattern of the moiré weave shifting in depth as the light across the Lodge room changes. A scarlet red moiré inner trim frames both the border and the flap edge, the narrow red ribbon sitting precisely against the green field with a consistent width all the way around. Three red fabric rosettes complete the decorative scheme, one centered on the green flap and two placed symmetrically on the lower white apron body, each rosette gathered with a molded center that holds the pleated red fabric in a clean, full circle.

At 12.75 inches wide and 11.25 inches high, the apron body proportions reflect the specific format of Scottish Rite degree wear rather than the standard Blue Lodge dimensions, the white field sized to carry the three rosettes with correct spacing between them. The quadrilateral flap above departs from the triangular format of most Masonic aprons, its straight-edged rectangular shape a deliberate design choice that identifies the Scottish Master of St. Andrew degree immediately to any Scottish Rite companion in the room. That distinction in form carries as much communicative weight as the color scheme itself.

Green holds a specific place within Scottish Rite symbolism, and the moiré chosen for this border brings a material quality that plain fabric or flat ribbon cannot match. Moiré produces its characteristic pattern through the way its woven threads interact at different viewing angles, giving the green border a living depth that reads differently from across the room than it does up close. Red rosettes against that green ground produce a color contrast with the kind of visual clarity that formal degree ceremony demands, the circular rosettes visible and symmetrical from every seated position in the Chapter room.

The white apron body is available in either imitation leather or genuine lambskin, both options providing a structured surface that holds flat against the waist without the soft collapse that fabric-bodied aprons can develop through a full ceremony. Green polyester lines the reverse of the apron, a practical backing that protects the inner surface and includes a pocket for small ceremonial items stored during degree working. The matching green polyester adjustable waist belt coordinates with the border color, keeping the full presentation consistent from front to reverse.

Dry clean care preserves the moiré pattern and keeps the rosette fabric holding its gathered shape through a full season of Scottish Rite degree use. The molded centers of the rosettes maintain their form between ceremonies without the pleated fabric loosening or the center pressing flat under storage.

The red molded rosette centers hold the gathered fabric in a consistent full circle through repeated wearing and careful storage without the pleating loosening or the center detail flattening over time.

Product Features

Green Moiré Full Border with Quadrilateral Flap

Deep green moiré ribbon runs the complete outer edge of the apron and forms the straight-edged quadrilateral flap above the white body, the moiré wood-grain pattern producing a depth of sheen that identifies the Scottish Master of St. Andrew degree through both color and apron form.

Scarlet Red Moiré Inner Trim – Full Perimeter

Narrow scarlet red moiré ribbon sits inside the green border and frames the flap edge with consistent width all the way around, the red and green combination reflecting the specific color scheme of the Scottish Rite Knights of St. Andrew degree.

Three Red Fabric Rosettes with Molded Centers

One rosette on the quadrilateral flap and two symmetrically placed on the white apron body carry pleated red fabric gathered around molded centers that hold the circular form cleanly through regular Scottish Rite ceremony use.

White Imitation Leather or Lambskin Apron Body

The white center field is available in imitation leather or genuine lambskin, both providing a structured flat surface that holds its position against the waist through the full duration of a Scottish Rite degree working.

Green Polyester Back Lining with Pocket and Adjustable Belt

A green polyester lining on the reverse coordinates with the front border color, a concealed pocket provides storage during ceremony, and a matching green adjustable waist belt completes the coordinated presentation.

Specifications

• Material: Imitation Leather or Lambskin body, green and red moiré borders
• Color: White, green, and red
• Flap: Quadrilateral flap with scarlet edge
• Rosettes: Three red fabric rosettes with molded centers
• Size: 12.75 inches wide x 11.25 inches high
• Belt: Matching green polyester adjustable waist belt
• Back: Green polyester lining with pocket
• Care: Dry clean only

FAQ

Q: What makes the flap on this apron different from a standard Masonic apron?

A: This apron features a quadrilateral flap, meaning the flap has straight edges rather than the triangular point used on most Masonic aprons. This specific form identifies the Scottish Master of St. Andrew degree within Scottish Rite ceremony.

Q: What are the rosettes made from and do they hold their shape through regular use?

A: The rosettes are made from pleated red fabric gathered around molded centers. The molded centers hold the circular shape of each rosette through repeated wearing and careful storage without the pleating loosening between ceremonies.

Q: Is the apron body available in genuine lambskin or only imitation leather?

A: Both options are available. The white apron body can be supplied in either imitation leather or genuine lambskin leather, both providing a structured flat surface suitable for Scottish Rite degree wear.

Q: What are the exact dimensions of this apron?

A: The apron measures 12.75 inches wide by 11.25 inches high, sized specifically for Scottish Rite degree wear rather than the larger dimensions of standard Blue Lodge aprons.

Q: How should this apron be cleaned to preserve the moiré border and rosettes?

A: Dry clean only. This preserves the moiré pattern in both the green border and red trim, and maintains the gathered shape and molded centers of the three red rosettes through a full season of Scottish Rite use.