Garment & Textile · Ceremonial

Cassock

USUK

US/ˈkæsək/UK/ˈkɑːsək/

Long single-colour clerical garment for Christian clergy.

Origin

Europe

Era

Medieval

Also known as

Soutane

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Black (Catholic), red (cardinal), white (Pope).

Tailor & Garment-Worker View

39 buttons (years of Christ's life).

Construction & Use

Catholic, Anglican, Orthodox.

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