ferraiolo
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thumb|Archbishop [[Fulton J. Sheen wearing the ferraiolo, 1952.]] thumb|Théodore-Adrien Sarr|Cardinal Sarr of Dakar wearing his ferraiolo of watered silk The ferraiolo (also ferraiuolo, ferraiolone) is a type of cape traditionally worn by clergy in the Catholic Church on formal, non-liturgical occasions. It can be worn over the shoulders, or behind them, 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.
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thumb|Archbishop [[Fulton J. Sheen wearing the ferraiolo, 1952.]] thumb|Théodore-Adrien Sarr|Cardinal Sarr of Dakar wearing his ferraiolo of watered silk The ferraiolo (also ferraiuolo, ferraiolone) is a type of cape traditionally worn by clergy in the Catholic Church on formal, non-liturgical occasions. It can be worn over the shoulders, or behind them, 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.
==History== The ferraiolo originated as a knee-length item of clothing for Roman nobility. It became a church garment in the 15th century when colours were associated with ranks in the church hierarchy.
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