Pugin Gothic Tapestry

Pugin Gothic TapestryDesgined by Augustus Pugin, this regal fabric features a prominent pomegranate and thistle motif. The pomegranate has traditionally represented fruitfulness, eternal life, Christ's Passion and resurrection. The thistle is linked to Christ's crucifixion through the spiky nature of the plant. We can see influences of the design in 15th century textiles currently in The Met collection. The 'Pugin' tapestry was originally designed for a cope in St

This orphrey references the church architecture of the Gothic Revival

The repeating motif which makes up the pattern has been appropriately named as it draws from the account of the descent of the Holy Spirit in the forms of tongues of fire at Pentecost

Benedict Stole is available in all four liturgical colours

This maniple is made with a gold cotton sateen lining and a woven orphrey braid

The Ephesus Mitre is in the Watts ‘standard’ shape

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An Abbey style cope in Cream 'Comper Cathedral' which features orphreys

Additional matching vestments (copes

A simple white mitre in the Watts Standard shape

The gilt on this fabric adds a metallic sheen to the natural lustre of the silk

It is based on the design seen in the central panel of the Altarpiece of St Nicholas (1486–93) by the Master of the Legend of St Lucy