the Augustine
the Augustine
Named for St. Augustine of Hippo, patron saint of brewers and theologians. The Augustine is made with two shades of dupioni silk, situated at opposing fabric grain patterns. The vibrant red silk has a horizontal grain direction, while the rich ruby red cross is cut with a vertical fabric grain. My favorite thing about this design is that the cross extends all the way to the end. The Augustine is a beautiful reminder of the holy work of theology coupled with the ever-present need for that transcendence to always reach its way to Earth.
Kindly note that the Augustine can be made without embroidery or with embroidery. You can see examples in the listing photos of an Augustine with gold embroidery thread and an Augustine with no embroidery. The Augustine is made without embroidery unless specified, though adding embroidery can be done at no additional cost. Kindly note your preference, along with a preferred thread color as applicable, on your order form.
Customization Options for the Augustine
Stole Cut Style
The Tailored Stole Signature Cut (recommended)
The Classic Cut
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 Recommendations for the Augustine include:
Soft Silver Kona Cotton
Pewter Kona Cotton (shown)
Other Customization on the Augustine
The Augustine does not have embroidery on it (decorative stitching) but could be embroidered around the cross shape if desired. (See the photo of the Augustine with gold embroidery thread in the listing photos.) Leave a note during checkout if you would like embroidery thread added at no additional charge.