Christening shawl

Christening shawl for baby girls or boys made from quality white cotton, edged with beautiful French-made cotton lace. This shawl can be placed over the baby's shoulders when receiving the white garment.

Dimensions: 97cm x 50 cm

The christening shawl, also called a christening stole, is a symbolic accessory that complements the christening outfit. Used to wrap or cover the baby or the person being baptized, it represents divine protection and God's love. In Christian tradition, the christening shawl symbolizes the "robe of light" that the baptized receives upon becoming a member of the Christian community.

Generally white, the shawl embodies purity, faith, and innocence. During the ceremony, it is often placed around the shoulders of the baptized or delicately laid over them after the water rite. We offer to embroider the shawl with the child's name and the date of the event, which will make it a precious family souvenir (see embroidery options below).

Beyond its religious significance, the christening shawl adds a touch of softness and elegance to the outfit. It is also a symbol of welcome and benevolence, recalling the spiritual commitment made to the child during this important ceremony.