the Pyxis - Byzantine Deacon Stole
the Pyxis - Byzantine Deacon Stole
The Pyxis stole is named for the Constellation Pyxis, Latin for a mariner’s compass. Is there a better tool to have along on a journey than a compass? A compass helps to center you on your path while also showing you the direction you are headed. The imagery of the Advent star coupled with those of a compass feel like a meaningful pairing in this beautiful stole.
The Pyxis is crafted with rich Deep Purple Dupioni Silk. The intricate stars at the stole ends are composed of seven shades of Dupioni Silks that are hand-cut, placed, and embroidered in gold thread.
Other color options for the base material of the Pyxis include:
Deep Blue Dupioni Silk
True White Dupioni Silk
Pale Gold Dupioni Silk
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 don’t have a physical Pyxis Byzantine stole to show at this time, but the design would place the Pyxis stars at the ends of the front and back draping segments of the Byzantine stole.)
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 Pyxis include:
Soft Silver Kona Cotton
Pewter Kona Cotton
Base Fabric Options
The Pyxis Byzantine stole can be made with alternate fabrics than the Deep Purple Dupioni Silk that is pictured.
Options include:
Deep Blue Dupioni Silk
White Dupioni Silk
Pale Gold Dupioni Silk
If you prefer one of these base fabric options, please include your preference on your order.
