On July 28, during the inauguration ceremony,
President-elect Pedro Castillo will be wearing the presidential sash across his chest, as a symbol of the mandate that he will assume to lead the country in the next five-year term.
The presidential sash is not just any accessory. It is made of French moiré satin —a special fabric used for Pope's costumes and by historical figures such as Napoleon Bonaparte.
According to Dante Grados —the embroiderer and heir to a tradition that his father started 74 years ago— this fabric is a very delicate and scarce taffeta that he asks his friends to bring so that he can fulfill his duty.
Dante has been in the world of golden threads, red and white taffeta fabrics, as well as delicate embroidery, since he was 15 years old.
His father —with his vision as a good patriarch— introduced him to the family business to ensure its continuity.
The 60-year-old experienced embroiderer indicates that the French moiré satin design sash features characteristic grooves and there is a hand-embroidered shield on the side of the chest.
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He uses metallic threads —dipped in gold— of natural silks; while the tassel, which dangles down to the thigh, is composed of metallic threads and embroidered with a gold thread.
A few changes
This year, the presidential sash will include an embroidered national coat of arms flanked by national (red and white) flags of Peru on each side, instead of the coat of arms (with palms and laurels) that is traditionally worn during the handover of power.
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Published: 7/22/2021