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Stole
Stole worn by the Archdruid of Gorsedd Beirdd Ynys Prydain, 1986-2009. Embroidered by Mair Roderick and Mair James.
The stole is made in four main sections with seams at the sides and centre. It is made from the same cream silk as the robe with embroidery on the ends made in coloured cotton threads depicting a Welsh dragon, a verse in Welsh and mistletoe with faux pearls (some missing). The ends are trimmed with gold fringes 6cm deep. Inscribed: Y Gwir yn erbyn y Byd. Heb Dduw Heb Ddim. Duw a Digon (The Truth against the world. Without God without nothing. God is enough).
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F2012.12.2
Creation/Production
Roderick, Mair
James, Mair
Date: 1986 (circa) –
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Length
(cm): 222
Width
(cm): 16.5
Techniques
embroidery
Material
satin (silk)
metal thread
plastic
Location
In store
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