The christening cape is part of the baby’s christening/baptism clothing. It is designed and meant to be worn only once by the child who is getting baptized or blessed. The christening cape has a lot of symbolic meaning: it symbolizes the grace of God and is considered to be a sign of purity and an evocation of Christ’s sacrifice.
How to choose the right material?
Our answer: the christening cape is usually matched with the festive clothing of the christened child. We sew ours from several types of fabrics: tulle and linen. For boys, the christening cape is usually made of linen, which emphasizes Lithuanian culture, or tulle, which symbolizes simplicity. Girls are baptized with capes made out of tulle. These capes are adorned with more luxurious lace, have colored or white edges. Tulle capes are usually chosen when the girl’s dress has some decorations. In this case, the transparency of the tulle even further enhances the beauty of the outfit.
How to choose the right size?
Our answer: the christening capes are usually sewn according to standards and are 35 cm long. Capes of this size are universal and suitable for both babies and grown children. If they are chosen for a baby, they look longer. And for an already grown child, they cover the shoulders. So by purchasing a universal, standard-sized christening cape you will be assured that it will really fit your baby.