The story of humanity’s relationship with the divine begins and ends with the symbolism of a tree. It’s no surprise that the tree has become a sacred symbol in so many belief structures and traditions. This colorful artistic portrayal harkens back to the story of the Tree of Life in the book of Revelation. The image itself has a mosaic appearance and looks almost like hundreds of colorful paper squares stacked to create the beautiful image. What makes this stole very special is how it was made - this is a special face fabric which I designed and printed in-house - you will NOT find another anywhere else. I printed this using a photo-real high definition professional printer on specialty fabric. I have made stoles like this out of individually colored fabric, but to do so would cost 5 times as much (which is why rainbow stoles are so expensive). You have a choice of fabrics for the front of the stole: Percale cotton - This fabric is smooth without a sheen. Because it is natural, the colors are bright and impressive. Has a similar feel to a men's dress shirt. Beautiful fabric for this piece. ***CURRENTLY ON BACKORDER FROM MY SUPPLIER*** Polyester Sateen blend - This fabric is thin and has a slight sheen and a silky feel. It is somewhat more difficult to work with for me, and it rejects some of the dye. The result is very beautiful, but just slightly lighter pigmentation than with the twill. *** SOLD OUT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE*** Cotton Twill blend - This fabric is more robust and thicker. The weave is visible upon close inspection. The cotton fibers take the dye very well and the result is bright and bold color. The pigment takes a bit longer to set, and some dye transfer is possible but very unlikely under normal use. The reverse side of the stole is a navy or black stretch twill fabric. There is a fleece inner fabric to add dimension and help the stole lay flat on the body. You can iron the stole. Spot clean with water. The exact measurements of the stole can be taken upon request, but it is a normal length stole appropriate length for those 5'5" through about 6', more or less depending on personal preference. This stole length could be altered if necessary (The dress form length in the image is the equivalent to someone who is about 5'7") but it would change the color variation if it is shortened. There are no denominational markings or symbols on the stole. The stole is rounded behind the neck to ensure a comfortable fit. The width of the stole varies from about 3.5-4" wide near the neck and 4.75-5.5 inches wide at the bottom. The dress form in the image represents a male with a 40" bust/chest measurements - the broadness of your shoulders will effect the appearance of the width of the stole when worn. I am an ordained minister by trade - I am not a professional tailor, seamstress, etc. Every stole I make will have minute imperfections, and it will retain the feel of an organic hand-made item. All proceeds help to fund my seminary education and the various ministries in which I am involved. *************** RETURNS/EXCHANGES As with ALL of my items - you have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you aren't satisfied with the value for your purchase, I will completely refund your money NO QUESTIONS ASKED. (OK - I will probably ask why you want to return it so that I can avoid the mistake again - but it won't change the result!) You may return it for any reason whatsoever. If you don't feel that your stole is up to par for the price you paid, you just let me know and we can either work something out or you may return the stole and receive a refund. This goes for my custom stoles as well! You have NO RISK. If you have any questions, please ask. Yes, I do custom work (75% of my business is custom) If you are a UCC Ordained minister, a PC(USA) Teaching Elder/Pastor, or a graduate of University of Dubuque Theological Seminary, please contact me for pricing BEFORE you purchase. Special pricing also available for ordination stoles.