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St. Paul's Cathedral, London
CREATION OF THE BIRDS SILK
And God said, " ... Let the heavens be filled with birds of every kind."
-- Genesis 1:20
According to the Book of Genesis, God created the world in six days. The results of His labors on days five and six are illustrated in Sir William Richmond's mosaics housed in St. Paul's Cathedral. One of these Byzantine-style mosaics, "The Creation of the Birds," is reproduced in detail on this silk square. 100 % silk twill. 35" X 35", hand-rolled hem.
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First Presbyterian Church,
Springfield, Illinois
TIFFANY HOLY SPIRIT WINDOW SILK
Also known as the Tiffany Dove Window, the Holy Spirit Window was made and installed in Springfield's First Presbyterian Church in the mid-1890s. The brilliance and iridescence of the window typify Louis Comfort Tiffany's now legendary stained glass technique, in which he duplicated glass colors produced in ancient Troy and Cyprus. The myriad jewel-toned colors along the border of this silk almost radiate light; the dove at each end reflects Spirit and beauty.
As stated in the Presbyterian Church's Confession of 1967, "The arts, especially music and architecture, contribute to the praise and prayer of a Christian congregation when they help people look beyond themselves to God and to the world which is the object of His love." 100% silk twill, 35" X 35", hand-rolled hem.
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Lindisfarne Gospels
ST. LUKE SILK
The Lindisfarne Gospels are one of Britain's greatest artistic treasures. Written and illuminated in honor of God and Saint Cuthbert circa AD 715-20, its superb quality and intricate design is painted in a large and subtle array of pigments made from a handful of local plants and minerals.
The Saint Luke Silk is based on the elaborate, decorative "carpet" page marking his Gospel. 100% silk twill, 35" X 35", hand-rolled hem.
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Lindisfarne Gospels
ST. JOHN SILK
An elegant reminder of the Christian faith, this silk square is based on the illuminated manuscript page of St. John's Gospel from one of Britain's greatest artistic treasures, the Lindisfarne Gospels. 100% silk twill, 35" X 35", hand-rolled hem.
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Lindisfarne Gospels
ST. MATTHEW SILK
The Lindisfarne Gospels are one of Britain's greatest artistic treasures. Written and illuminated in honor of God and Saint Cuthbert circa AD 715-20, its superb quality and intricate design is painted in a large and subtle array of pigments made from a handful of local plants and minerals. Eadfrith, Bishop of Lindisfarne was responsible for both script and decoration throughout these Gospels. Each of the four opens with a miniature of the appropriate Evangelist and an elaborate decorative "carpet" page based on the form of a cross. 100% silk twill, 12" X 66", hand-rolled hem.
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Lindisfarne Gospels
ST. JEROME SILK
The Lindisfarne Gospels are one of Britain's greatest artistic treasures. Written and illuminated in honor of God and Saint Cuthbert circa AD 715-20, its superb quality and intricate design is painted in a large and subtle array of pigments made from a handful of local plants and minerals.
A note about the Latin Text...Pope Damasus recognized the need for an accurately-translated Latin text of the Gospels to be used during services. In 382, he appointed a young, scholarly priest, Jerome, later St Jerome, to revise all Latin translations of the Gospels. In due course, St Jerome's translation was adopted by the Church as the official Latin text. Over 300 years later, it was used for the Lindisfarne Gospels. St Jerome's Letter to Pope Damasus introduces the manuscript.
Each of the four gospels features an elaborate, decorative "carpet" page based on the form of a cross. 100 % silk twill. 12" X 66", hand-rolled hem.
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Washington National Cathedral
JERUSALEM CROSS SILK
In the Washington National Cathedral's great crossing, the marble floor bears this cross, which symbolizes Jerusalem as the spiritual center of the earth. The Northern arm (with a hand coming from a cloud) represents God the Father; the Southern arm depicts God the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove; the Eastern and Western arms (an open book with sword and a Greek cross with crossed keys) represent Sts. Peter and Paul, the Cathedral's patron saints. In the middle, the monogram IHS represesents God the Son. 100 % silk twill. 35" X 35", hand-rolled hem.
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Notre Dame Cathedral, France
SOUTHERN ROSE WINDOW SILK
Designed by Jean de Chelles in 1260, the Southern Rose was completely rebuilt for the second time in the 19th century and stands today as an exquisite achievement in the history of glass art. The window's central image is Christ of the Apocalypse; surrounding Him are the 12 Apostles; surrounding them are the 24 Martyrs. The Martyr Virgins are encircled by Angels around the window's outer edge. A great celebration of – and tribute to – Faith. 100 % silk chiffon with a 100 % silk satin border in purple. 17" X 72"
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Washington National Cathedral
ANGELS SILK
A reredos is the decorated part of the wall behind an altar in a church; in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit, located in the north transept of Washington National Cathedral, N.C. Wyeth created a three-panel set of Angels praising Christ with song as a reminder of His glory. The central panel depicts Jesus with two prayerful, kneeling angels; the side panels feature bands of angels. The beautiful colors and inspiring depiction of this work have been replicated on this 100 % silk twill. 12" X 66", hand-rolled hem.
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SMOKED BAMBOO SILK TEXTILE HANGERS
Imported from Vietnam
These textile hangers are perfect for displaying or storing your Sacred Silks. All are hand-made in Vietnam, so color variations are a part of their natural beauty. Sizes below refer to width of silks.
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