Red Zucchetto, Eight-Panel Clergy Skullcap
Price range: $ 29.99 through $ 34.99
- Bright red zucchetto for clergy, with a stem.
- Red is the cardinal’s color in Catholic practice.
- Its eight panels show neat lines of stitching.
- The twisted stem stands at the very top.
- Two fits: 20 inch and 22 inch heads.
- $29.99 for Small Head and $34.99 for Large.
A True Red Skullcap
This red zucchetto is a bright, clear red, without the purple cast of a bishop’s cap. Eight panels are stitched together into a shallow dome, and a short twisted stem stands at the center. You can see it modeled on a head form, plus side and top views.
Where Red Is Worn
In the Catholic Church, red marks the cardinals; bishops wear a reddish purple instead. Churches outside the Catholic tradition that use the zucchetto set their own colors, and some assign red to particular offices or choose it to match red vestments. Wear it where your church’s customs allow.
What You Can See
- Panels joined with fine topstitching
- Little twisted stem on top
- Shallow fit at the back of the head
- One solid red, untrimmed
Sizing and Price
Choose Small Head ($29.99) for a head of about 20 inches around, or Large Head ($34.99) for about 22 inches. Take the measurement over your forehead and above your ears.
For a matching set, see the red clergy vest and the red tippet. If you need the bishop’s shade, choose the red purple zucchetto. Browse all zucchetto caps.
Red Zucchetto FAQs
Who wears a red zucchetto?
Cardinals, in Catholic practice. Other churches that use the skullcap set their own rules, and some give red to certain offices.
Is this the same red as a bishop’s cap?
No. Bishops usually wear a reddish purple. This cap is a true red; for the bishop’s shade, see the red purple zucchetto.
What goes with a red zucchetto?
A red clergy vest or a red tippet matches it, and it stands out well against a black clergy shirt.
What size should I buy?
Circle your head with a tape just above the eyebrows. If it reads about 20 inches, take Small Head; if it reads about 22, take Large Head.
How much does the red zucchetto cost?
It costs $29.99 in Small Head and $34.99 in Large Head.
Red Zucchetto, Eight-Panel Clergy Skullcap
Perfect for liturgical celebrations. The Zucchetto fits perfectly and looks very professional. Comfortable for long wear. Would recommend to any clergy member.
Very professional-looking Zucchetto Cap. The deep color is rich and consistent, and the stitching is flawless. It’s lightweight and comfortable to wear all day. Highly recommended for clergy who want a quality cap.
Very comfortable and elegant. The cap fits well and doesn’t slip during the ceremony. It’s a simple but important part of the vestments. Great value for money!
