Purple Recycled Fabric Clergy Stole – Fair Trade, Handmade
- Price
- $112
This purple contemporary clergy stole is as meaningful as it is beautiful. Handcrafted by artisans at Upavim Crafts using recycled and repurposed fabric scraps, it carries a story of care — for the planet, for the people who made it, and for the communities it supports. Whether worn for worship, ordination, or graduation, it makes a thoughtful and lasting gift.
✨ Features
- ♻️ 100% Recycled & Repurposed Fabric: Each stole is made from upcycled cotton fabric scraps, giving new life to materials that would otherwise go to waste.
- 🪡 Golden Thread Accents: Intricate golden thread detailing adds warmth and a handcrafted elegance to the design.
- 👗 Comfortable V-Neck Design: The V-neck cut lays flat against the back for a comfortable, secure fit during services or ceremonies.
- 🎨 Complementary Solid Backing: Backed with a solid-coloured fabric that complements the patchwork front for a polished, finished look.
- 🤝 Fair Trade & Handmade: Ethically made by skilled artisans, ensuring fair wages and safe working conditions.
- 📏 Dimensions: 50" long x 5" wide — a standard clergy and graduation stole size.
- 🌿 100% Cotton: Natural, breathable, and gentle to wear for extended periods.
- 🎨 Colourway: Purple/Multi — rich, ceremonial purple with a contemporary patchwork pattern.
💛 Benefits
- 🌍 Wear your values: A stole made from recycled materials lets your commitment to sustainability show — even in your vestments.
- 🎁 A gift with purpose: This stole makes a deeply personal gift for an ordination, graduation, or clergy milestone. It's the kind of present that means something.
- 🏘️ Support artisan communities: Purchasing from Upavim Crafts directly supports Fair Trade artisans and their families in Guatemala.
- 🖼️ Wearable art: No two stoles are exactly alike — the patchwork nature of the design means each piece is truly one of a kind.
- ✅ Versatile use: Suitable as a clerical stole or a graduation stole, making it a flexible choice for a range of meaningful occasions.
📐 Product Specifications
- Dimensions: 50" L x 5" W
- Material: 100% Recycled Cotton Fabric
- Colour: Purple/Multi
- Construction: Handmade patchwork with golden thread accents, solid fabric backing
- Trade Status: Fair Trade
- Origin: Handmade by Upavim Crafts artisans
Add this purple clergy stole to your wardrobe — or gift it to someone whose calling deserves to be celebrated with intention.
Why Closiist?
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- Impact: For every order we offset 7kgs of CO2 and rescue 2 plastic bottles from the Ocean. Check our impact here
Environmental Impact
Our efforts to reduce our CO2 emissions generated by the sending of your orders mean that today Clozist is Carbon Positive on its shipments.
With the help of Greenspark we voluntarily offset 7kg of CO2 and remove 2 plastic bottles from the oceans with each order at no extra cost to you.
Why 7kgs (15.43 lb)?
We took the average Carbon Emission of a 2lb package ground sent from NYC to LA and multiply that number by 4.
Why 2 bottles?
Millions of plastic bottles pollute our oceans every year, two standard bottles are a daily recommended water intake. We're committed to cleaning them up.
About Upavim Crafts
UPAVIM: Empowering Women and Building Communities
UPAVIM is a remarkable women-led cooperative based in La Esperanza, Guatemala. Founded in 1989, UPAVIM has been a beacon of hope and opportunity for its members and their communities.
By creating and selling beautiful, handcrafted products, UPAVIM provides its members with economic independence, leadership opportunities, and access to education. The cooperative supports a full-day K-6 school, a daycare, and a Montessori-based preschool, ensuring that the next generation has the tools they need to succeed.
UPAVIM's success has fueled the development of a health clinic, tutoring program, and a local bakery, further improving the lives of people in La Esperanza.
Through their work, UPAVIM is not only empowering women but also building a stronger, more resilient community. By supporting UPAVIM, you're helping to create a brighter future for generations to come.
Shipping & Delivery
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