the Thérèse
the Thérèse
Named for St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the patron saint of florists and missionaries. This lovely stole is made with White Dupioni Silk with beautiful floral details meticulously hand stitched into place with matching silk thread. This lovely stole is a work of love, as each one takes more than 20 hours of hand work.
Due to the hand-piecing and placement of the floral details, each stole turns out unique and slightly different from every other Thérèse stole.
The Thérèse is a reminder that no matter where the call of God leads, there is always new life to witness and celebrate.
Customization Options for the Thérèse
Stole Cut Style
The Tailored Stole Signature Cut (recommended)
The Classic Cut (Photos of the Thérèse are shown in 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 Thérèse include:
Soft Silver Kona Cotton
Pewter Kona Cotton
Eucalyptus Kona Cotton (soft green)
True White Kona Cotton
Snow Kona Cotton (soft white, not off-white)
Dark Purple Kona Cotton
Other Customization
Because the Thérèse is pieced together and hand-stitched into place, it is easy to accommodate requests for a predominant colors or types of flower or greenery. Feel free to make a request during checkout if desired.