Cuts and styles
Haec sacra indumenta non Ministrorum ornatui,
sed ecclesiasticae functionis decori inserviunt.
(Decreta S.R.C., §2578, Dub. IV)
Our research
Historical cuts
As Aristotle teaches, the matter is for the form, and the form is for the end. For this reason, Fiducia Tantum believes the value of a liturgical vestment lies not only in the materials used, but also in the quality and wearability of the cut.
Indeed, the matter of the shape to be given to a vestment should question the tailor just as much as that of his materials. In this regard, the Roman rite exhibits a complex history, made up of slow evolutions and as many deviations.
The search for the iconic models of an era, and in particular the most authentic Roman cuts, is one of the main activities of Fiducia Tantum.
Careful investigation has led us to produce patterns of ancient vestments preserved in the sacristies of Roman basilicas.
Our research
Historical cuts
As Aristotle teaches, the matter is for the form, and the form is for the end. For this reason, Fiducia Tantum believes the value of a liturgical vestment lies not only in the materials used, but also in the quality and wearability of the cut.
Indeed, the matter of the shape to be given to a vestment should question the tailor just as much as that of his materials. In this regard, the Roman rite exhibits a complex history, made up of slow evolutions and as many deviations.
The search for the iconic models of an era, and in particular the most authentic Roman cuts, is one of the main activities of Fiducia Tantum.
Careful investigation has led us to produce patterns of ancient vestments preserved in the sacristies of Roman basilicas.
Our vestments cuts
«Great Saint Peter» cut
In particular, Fiducia Tantum reproduces vestments of the popes of the 20th century, kept in the sacristy of Saint Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican.
Dimensions: 76cm (width) x 106cm (length).
Chasuble complete with its accessories, entirely embroidered and finished by hand on gold laminated silk.
The reproduced design of the embroidery dates back to 1854, and is jealously guarded in Fiducia Tantum archives.
Other chasubles in the «Great Saint Peter» cut:
«Pius IX» cut
This is a line of vestments developed on the basis of a solemn set which belonged to Bl. Pope Pius IX, slightly modified to incorporate some details typical of the Baroque era.
Dimensions: 73cm (width) x 114cm (length).
«Pius IX» full set
Solemn Mass Set in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, made of Lampas Baccarat silk, of the Rubelli firm.
More of «Pius IX» full set:
Solemn mass set according to the Ordo Hebdomadae Sanctae (Holy Week) before 1956 before 1956:
Roman copes
«Benedict XIII» cut
As the name suggests, this vestment line is representative of pope Benedict XIII’s time, the 18th century.
Dimensions: 79cm (width) x 120cm (length).
«Benedict XIII» full set
Solemn mass set according to the Ordo Hebdomadae Sanctae (Holy Week) before 1956:
Ambrosian rite
Pictures not yet available.
«Saint Pius V» cut
After a detailed study following the footsteps of the bishop of Novara Charles Bascapé, (1593-1615), a huge collaborator of Saint Charles Borromeo, after a thorough analysis of the vestments of the time found in the roman sacresties, and with the collaboration of the clergy and not only. On the occasion of the 515th anniversary of the foundation of the military corpus of the Pontifical Swiss Guards by Pope Julius II della Rovere we are proud to present this new vestment we realized in his honor, this cut, the “saint Pius V cut”, so typical in the XVI century Rome.
The chasuble along with the accessories was made with Griffoni Damascus of pure silk, gold lamé inserts with the papal coat of arms hand-sewn with gold, silver and silk yarns. Detail of the lining. Pure silk lining with both the colors of Julius II (yellow/blu) and the colors of the actual uniform of the Pontifical Swiss Guard.
Dimensions: 82cm (width) x 134cm (length).
More «Saint Pius V» cut chasubles:
«Saint Philip» cut
Pictures not yet available.
Florentine cut
This style is made according to the proper use of Florence.
Dimensions: 75cm (width) x 119cm (length).
Pictures of other chasubles made in florentine cut:
Florentine full set
Modern french cut - Coupe de la Consolation (18th cen.)
This is the style typical of the XIX century French tradition, called “de la Consolation”.
Dimensions: 64cm (width) x 106cm (length).
Neo gothic chasuble
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