Black Band Cincture with Long Knotted Fringe
Original price was: $ 76.00.$ 59.99Current price is: $ 59.99.
- Wide black band cincture (sash) for cassocks and robes
- Long fringe with rows of decorative knots
- Breathable tropical fabric
- Velcro closure for quick vesting
- Male and female versions in waist sizes 32 to 54
- For priests, deacons, pastors and seminarians
Black Band Cincture in the Fascia Style
This band cincture is a broad black sash that wraps the waist of a cassock or clergy robe, with a hanging end finished in a long knotted fringe. The photos show several rows of tied knots forming a net pattern before the strands fall free. It is made from breathable tropical fabric, the same light suiting used for many cassocks, and fastens with Velcro so you can vest quickly.
What a Band Cincture Is
There are two kinds of cincture. One is a narrow rope tied over an alb. The other is a wide strip of cloth that circles the waist, often with a section hanging down, called a band cincture. In Catholic and Anglican use the wide sash worn with a cassock is also known as a fascia, and black is the color worn by priests, deacons and seminarians. Many Methodist, Lutheran and other Protestant ministers wear a band cincture over a robe or alb.
How to Wear It
Wrap the band around the cassock and close the Velcro. With a fascia, the hanging fringed end is traditionally worn on the left side, slightly toward the front.
Details
- Black tropical fabric band
- Knotted net fringe on the hanging end
- Velcro fastening
- Waist 32 through 54
- Male or female version
The same fringed band is offered in red, green, Roman purple, red purple and brown. See all cinctures and robe belts.
Band Cincture FAQs
What is a band cincture?
It is a wide strip of fabric worn around the waist over a cassock, robe or alb, usually with an end that hangs down. It sits flat rather than knotting like a rope cord. This black band cincture has a long knotted fringe and a Velcro closure.
Is a band cincture the same as a fascia?
They are closely related. Fascia is the Catholic and Anglican name for the wide sash worn with a cassock, and a black fringed band cincture like this one follows that style. Protestant churches more often call it a band cincture.
Who wears a black band cincture?
In Catholic and Anglican custom, black is the fascia color for priests, deacons and seminarians. Pastors and ministers in many Protestant churches also wear a black band cincture over a cassock or pulpit robe for everyday services.
Which side does the fringed end of a band cincture hang on?
With a fascia worn over a cassock, the fringed end traditionally hangs on the left side, a little toward the front. Where there is no local rule, pastors usually let it fall where it looks balanced with the robe.
What is tropical fabric?
Tropical cloth is a light, airy suiting weave used for many cassocks and clergy robes. A band cincture made from it matches the texture of those garments, keeps its shape and stays cool during long services.
Black Band Cincture with Long Knotted Fringe
Verified ownerThe quality is excellent. The material feels durable and the color hasn’t faded.
Verified ownerI appreciate the traditional design. It fits securely and stays in place throughout the service.
Verified ownerPerfect for high church services. Fine knotted fringes.
