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The chimere is worn by the bishops of the Anglican Communion as a component of their choir habit. It is traditionally coloured either scarlet or black, although some bishops have innovated a purple chimere. Chimere and Rochet set with matching wrist cuff

Rochet • The Rochet is made of cotton fabric. • The neck is round neck with small pleats. • The sleeves of the rochet are cuffed with small pleats. • The sleeves have elastic to ensure tight and correct fit at the wrists.

CHIMERE • The chimere is tailored with polyester-viscose fabric. • The back of the chimere has a pleat. • The rope at the centre of the chest is removable one side which makes it comfortable for wearing. • The chimere is completely lined with skin friendly satin fabric. CUFFS • Matching band cuffs are provided along with the set. • The cuffs are made with Velcro closure. • The width of the cuffs is 2 inches. OPTIONAL CASSOCKS The cassock is made of Polyester blend viscose fabric (Same fabric as the chimere). The cassocks are completely lined with satin fabric. • Roman single-breasted cassock (Extra $110) The roman cassock is made with button closure. The front placket has about 15 to 17 buttons (based on the length of the cassock). The buttons are not exposed. • Anglican double-breasted cassock (Extra $110) The Anglican cassock is made with button closure. The cassock has about 6 buttons. 2 buttons on each shoulder, 1 button at the waist and 1 Academic hood button (As per Anglican tradition). The collar of the cassock has 2 inches gap at the front center. • Traditional 33 button cassock (Extra $120) The traditional 33 button cassock is made single breasted. The closure is of exposed Fabric covered buttons. The front placket has 33 buttons and the cuffs have 5 buttons on each cuff. BAND CINCTURE (OPTIONAL) • Matching Band cincture is optional for extra $15. The band cincture is a waist band which wraps around the waist with a hanging. The band cincture has Velcro closure. The ends of the cincture have knotted fringes. The width of the cincture is 5 inches. TIPPET(OPTIONAL) • Matching tippet is optional for $75. The length of the tippet varies based on the length of the cassock. The tippet is 7 inches wide at the ends and 4.5 inches wide at the neck. The neckline is finished with sewn-in pleats.