the Pavo - Byzantine Deacon Stole
the Pavo - Byzantine Deacon Stole
This lovely stole is named for the Constellation Pavo, meaning Peacock. The Pavo Constellation is one of a group of constellations known as the “Southern Birds.” The vibrant star-streams of this design reminded me of the lovely bands of colors in a peacock’s tail.
The Pavo is crafted with Deep Blue Dupioni Silk with a hand-cut star of vibrant True White Dupioni Silk. Various shades of gold and purple Dupioni Silks are embroidered in matching thread to create “star-streams” down both stole lengths.
The Pavo is also available with Deep Purple Dupioni Silk as the base material.
The Byzantine Deacon Stole is a gorgeous stole that is also extremely comfortable to wear. It is constructed with a 3.5” wide cross-body loop with an attached tapered stole segment that extends down both the front and back of the body. This stole is essentially two stoles joined together, therefore it is more expensive than the Classic Deacon Stoles. That being said, it is a fantastic value for this stunning stole.
(Kindly note: I do not have a physical Pavo Byzantine stole to show at this point, but the stole design would translate with the star side of the stole on the front draping portion of the Byzantine stole, and the star streaks would be on the back draping portion.)
Measurements and Customization Options
Measurements for the Byzantine Deacon Stole
There are three measurements needed for the Byzantine Deacon Stole:
1. the hip-to-hip cross-body measure (keep the tape in same position for the next measurement)
2. the shoulder measure-mark of the hip-to-hip cross-body measure
3. the top of the left shoulder to the length desired for the draping stole portions
The hip-to-hip, cross-body measure
Measuring over your left shoulder, have the tape meet at the point you want your stole to meet and make note of the measurement. (The example measurement is 50")
The shoulder measure-mark
While you still have the measuring tape in position for the previous measure, look at your left shoulder and make a note of what inch mark is squarely on the top of your shoulder. (The example has 26" as the shoulder mark point.)
Shoulder to stole length
Measure from the top of your left shoulder to the length you'd like the draping stole portions to end. You'll essentially be measuring one stole side of the draping portion that will extend down both the front and back of your body.
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 Pavo include:
Soft Silver Kona Cotton (as pictured)
Pewter Kona Cotton
Base Fabric Options
The Pavo Byzantine Stole can be made with Deep Purple Dupioni Silk in lieu of the Deep Blue Dupioni Silk as pictured. If you would prefer the purple silk, kindly tell me your preference on your order.
