the Ambrose
the Ambrose
Named for St. Ambrose of Milan, the patron saint of beggars and candle-makers. This stunning, yet simple stole is made with white dupioni silk, with an antique gold cross hand-stitched over the heart. The Ambrose is a recognition of the clergy's work immersed in ordinary and messy humanity, coupled with a front-row seat to God's love flaming up yet again.
Customization Options for the Ambrose
Stole Cut Style
The Tailored Stole Signature Cut (recommended)
The Classic Cut (shown on the Ambrose photos)
The Tailored Stole Signature Cut was created by Andrea Farley after interviews with priests. A common complaint was of the stole either cutting into the back of the neck or creeping up the neck. Some priests also noted the challenge of stoles shifting side-to-side. The Tailored Stole Signature Cut is an attempt to address these challenges. The top portion of the neck cut has been narrowed to allow it to lay flat on the wearer's upper back without cutting into or creeping up the neck. It also reduces the chance of side-to-side shifting as it fits snugly around the shoulders rather than perching on the top of the shoulders. This cut looks good on men and women alike, and both men and women have reported it feeling more comfortable and secure.
The Classic Cut is a wider, more traditional stole cut. It has a curved neck cut that "stands up" against the back of the neck -- a good choice if there is a desire for embellishment (such as a cross embroidery) on that portion of the stole.
Stole Length
This stole is made to order to your custom length.
The easiest way to find you preferred stole length is to try some on and measure an existing stole that you love the length of. The way to measure it is from the neck seam down one stole length.
If that option is not feasible, a tape measure and a friend work just fine. Be sure to stand tall and hold the tape measure to the back base of your neck. Have your friend find your measurement at the point you want your stole to end.
Lining Fabric Color Choice
The Lining Fabric refers to the fabric on the reverse side of the stole. Each stole comes with a number of suggested color choices for the lining fabric, but requests for different colors can be made.
Lining Fabric Color Choice Recommendations for the Ambrose include:
Soft Silver Kona Cotton
Pewter Kona Cotton
Snow Kona Cotton (soft white, not off-white)
True White Kona Cotton
Dark Purple Kona Cotton