the Kairos
the Kairos
The Kairos stole is a celebration of the mystery of qualitative time — the way the whole spectrum of time is somehow present and represented in each moment in time. Kairos is a Greek work that speak to this precise thing, to the present moment being an opportune moment that somehow holds the import of time in a broader sense. This stole is inspired by the way Easter holds and imbues meaning to the rest of the christian liturgical calendar.
The Kairos is a white stole, intended for Easter, weddings, or Christmas. It’s colorful streaks at the bottom are made in liturgical colors of the seasons in the Church Calendar: green, purple, blue, red, and gold. There is a single rose streak on each side as well, representing the third Sunday in Advent. The colorful lines are made in a broad approximation of how much time each of those liturgical colors appear in the church calendar.
The Kairos is crafted with luxurious White Linen with beautiful liturgical colors in a 7” band of embroidery lines near each stole end.
This stole can also be made using Snow Linen, a very soft ivory shade.
Customization Options
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 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. The Classic Cut also looks better as a Transitional Diaconate stole, with the consistent width along the upper 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 Kairos include:
Soft Silver Kona Cotton
Pewter Kona Cotton (as pictured)