The Lisio Foundation's “Fondo Veronese” lampas is a historic fabric of great value, whose name and design are closely linked to the iconic Lisio brocade called “Veronese”. It was selected for the creation of the ornamental bands, the panel above the altar and the one below, as a symbol of Italian craftsmanship excellence.

The ornamental bands on the pilasters and the panel above the altar were made using 100% red silk ‘Fondo Veronese’ lampas fabric. The perimeter borders are made of 22% white gold metal and were applied by hand. The internal structures are made of 100% linen and the linings are 100% cotton, both entirely applied by hand.

The altar frontal

Created using 100% red silk “fondo veronese” lampas, with 22% white gold metal edging applied by hand. The pelican has been embroidered in gold on a sunburst pattern in the centre of the altar frontal. 

The sunburst was made of spun gold, as was the cord (both 990 fine gold-plated silver)  using couching stitch.

Pelican: Crafted in curly purl (gilded white metal) with a heart made of sequins bound together with red silk.

Wings: Worked in curly purl (gilded white metal) on the upper plumage.

Feathers: Alternating smooth and curly purl.

Wing Tips: Sequins bound with smooth purl.

Eye: Features a grey freshwater pearl set against a spun gold background, outlined with spun gold couching stitch.

Clouds: Created using 990 fine silver gilded couching cord and curly spun gold (gilded white metal) in couching stitch.