Worshipful Master Scottish Rite Apron – Red Moire Side Tabs Gold Fringe Tassels

Description

Worshipful Master Scottish Rite Apron – Red Moire Side Tabs Gold Fringe Tassels

Worshipful Master Scottish Rite Apron commands attention the moment it is tied at the waist. A white apron body sets the foundational field, crisp and formal, against which the deep red moire fabric border and triangular flap establish the degree identity with unmistakable clarity. Moire fabric carries a natural rippled sheen that shifts subtly as the wearer moves — not a printed pattern but a woven optical quality built into the textile itself, so the red reads differently under Lodge lighting than it does in daylight, always with depth, never flat.

Four Tau cross symbols mark the corners of the white apron body and the center of the flap, each rendered in the same deep red against white, framed with gold trim that ties the emblematic detail to the border construction. The Tau, central to the Scottish Rite degree tradition, appears here at the scale and placement a Worshipful Master’s apron demands — present without crowding the white field, positioned so each symbol occupies its own space with room to read clearly from across the Lodge room floor.

Gold bullion fringe tassels hang from each corner of the apron body, four in total, their strands uniform in length and consistent in color. These tassels move naturally with the wearer during ritual and degree work, adding the kind of ceremonial weight and visual animation that distinguishes a fully appointed officer’s apron from a plain degree piece. Gold trim borders the red moire sections throughout — along the flap edge, along the border, and framing each Tau detail — pulling the full composition into a single unified presentation.

Side tabs extend from the apron with the adjustable belt running through a gold-plated snake fitting, allowing a precise fit across different waist sizes without compromising the front presentation. The snake fitting closes cleanly and holds its position through extended ceremony. Pocket at the rear provides practical storage between processions, while soft padding across the apron body gives the piece a substantial hand when carried and a composed drape when worn.

Available in imitation or lambskin leather for the apron body foundation, both options deliver the white field the degree requires while the red moire border carries the rank distinction. Dry clean care preserves the moire sheen and red color depth across years of formal Scottish Rite use. For a Worshipful Master standing at the altar during degree conferral, this apron carries the visual authority the office demands without excess or decoration beyond what the rank requires.

Product Features

Red Moire Fabric Border and Triangular Flap

Rich red moire fabric forms the border and top flap of the apron, its woven ripple pattern producing a depth of sheen that shifts naturally under Lodge room lighting.

Four Gold Bullion Fringe Tassels at Apron Corners

One gold fringe tassel anchors each corner of the white apron body, hanging uniformly in length and moving naturally during ritual movement and degree work.

Four Tau Cross Symbols in Red with Gold Trim

Red Tau cross emblems appear at each corner of the apron body and on the flap, framed with gold trim and scaled for clear visibility from across the Lodge room floor.

Adjustable Belt with Gold Plated Snake Fitting

The side tab belt runs through a gold-plated snake fastener, allowing secure adjustment to waist size while the fitting holds cleanly through the full ceremony.

Rear Pocket and Soft Padding

A rear pocket provides practical between-session storage, while soft padding across the apron body gives the piece a composed drape and substantial feel when worn.

Specifications

• Material: Red Moire fabric
• Apron Body: Imitation or Lambskin Leather
• Color: Red with White
• Belt: Adjustable with gold plated snake fitting
• Care: Dry clean only

FAQ Section

Q: Which degree or rank is this apron designed for?

A: This apron is designed for the Worshipful Master within the Scottish Rite, carrying the Tau cross emblems and red moire construction specific to that office and degree tradition.

Q: What is the difference between the imitation and lambskin leather options?

A: Both options provide the white apron body the degree requires. Lambskin leather is the traditional natural material, while imitation leather offers a durable alternative at a different price point — both carry the same red moire border and full apron construction.

Q: How does the belt adjustment work on this apron?

A: The adjustable belt passes through side tabs and secures with a gold-plated snake fitting, allowing the apron to be fitted precisely to the waist without affecting the front presentation.

Q: What care is required to maintain the red moire fabric?

A: Dry clean only. This preserves the woven ripple sheen of the moire fabric and maintains the depth of the red color through repeated formal ceremonial use.