- Ferraiolo
The ferraiolo or ferraiuolo is a type of
cape traditionally worn byclergy in theRoman Catholic Church on formal, non-liturgical occasions. It is worn over the shoulders, extends in length to the ankles, is tied in a bow by narrow strips of cloth at the front, and does not have any 'trim' or piping on it.The colour of the ferraiolo is determined by the rank of the cleric, being black for priests, violet for supernumerary protonotaries apostolic and
bishop s and scarlet for cardinals. A ferraiolo ofwatered silk denotes the wearer is attached to thePapal household . ThePope does not wear a ferraiolo.As with many other items of
clerical clothing andvestments , the ferraiolo originated as an item of clothing for Roman citizens, originally being knee-length.References
* [http://dappledphotos.blogspot.com/2006/02/ferraiuolo.html Ferraiuolo] description with pictures
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