Comper Van der Weyden Silk Damask

Comper Van der Weyden Silk DamaskThis full, snaking pattern is based on the drapery surrounding the bed of St Elizabeth in the Saint Columba Altarpiece by Rogier Van der Weyden, depicting the adoration of the kings. It was designed by Sir Ninian Comper towards the end of the 19th century on a ribbed silk and features notable symbolic motifs such as the thistle and the pomegranate. 'Comper Van der Weyden' is seen as one of his most iconic designs, often used in hangings. It is woven

A Semi-Gothic chasuble in our exclusive Red & Gold 'Gothic' with contrasting Y-shaped orphreys of Black & Blue 'Holbein'

the petal-shaped base features a turquoise cross

The vestments are available as a 4 or 5 piece Low Mass set in white

This motif has long been associated with the French crown and is a common heraldic ornament

It is lined in Sandalwood silk taffeta

Additional matching vestments (burse & veil

and hood in our Imperial Yellow 'Hilliard' Silk Damask

The stole is finished by hand in our Westminster showroom

The fabric is named after Giovanni Bellini

Full Gothic Chasuble in Gold 'Comper Cathedral' Silk with Sarum Red 'Holbein' Orphreys

With 5x Chi Rho crosses (2" x 2") embroidered at the centre of the cloth in white

This range is being discontinued and is on sale