Red Liturgical Cincture with Long Decorative Tassels

Red Catholic Cincture with Decorative Tassels

This red liturgical cincture is made from braided cord with an elegant, subtly shiny finish. The cincture shown in the photograph consists of several parallel strands that lie neatly around the waist when tied, creating a decorative finish for the alb. Two long tassels at the ends give it a classic, ceremonial character.

Cord, tassels, and garment use

• Color: red
• Cord: braided cord with a decorative, shiny finish
• Strands: several strands forming an attractive tie around the waist
• Ends: decorative ends in the form of two long tassels
• Adjustment: adjustable by tying
• Garments: suitable for an alb, tunic, and other liturgical vestments

Liturgical use of the red cincture

The red cincture is an elegant addition to liturgical attire. Red is used during celebrations associated with the Passion of Christ, on Palm Sunday and Good Friday, as well as for solemnities and feasts of martyrs and at Pentecost, the feast of the descent of the Holy Spirit. It provides a practical and attractive complement to liturgical vestments.