Monastic works & paramentics

From the gold cap to the cingulum cord

Since the 15th century, monastic work, which is skilfully and painstakingly handcrafted from a variety of materials in monasteries, has been an integral part of religious customs in Austria.

The The science of paramentics is dedicated to the design of liturgical vestments and worship textiles. Clergymen such as the Pope, cardinals, bishops and members of religious orders wear a pectoral cross (pectoral cross) on cords, which are often interwoven with gold thread. The colours of these pectoral cords indicate rank, position and affiliation.

In many parishes, altar servers also wear a medallion with the patron saint, the Virgin Mary, or a small cross on monochrome pectoral cords, which are designed to match the colour of the gown. These cords also fall under the generic term Trimmings.

Practical paramentics also specialises in the decoration of churches, in particular elements such as altar ceilings (e.g. antependia) and pulpit hangings. Our workshop specialises in the design and manufacture of such paraments.

However, it is not only clergymen who use these artistic works - traditional monastic works also merge with modern design techniques in traditional costumes.

Customised solutions
On request, M. Maurer manufactures customised products that are perfectly tailored to your individual requirements.