Pontifical
Pope Benedict XVI
October 2010
Papal coat of arms embroidered on the throne for the pastoral visit to Palermo.
Since 2000 – the Art of Liturgical Embroidery
Sartorial
excellence
Michele Cassata has embroidered vestments for the Pontiff. Chasubles, mitres, coats of arms and bands in gold, silver and polychrome silk, made entirely by hand, stitch after stitch. Part of the workshop's history passed through that work: every entry on this page corresponds to real work, new making or restoration, for religious, institutional and international clients.
Commissions The workshop's
The workshop's
commissions
A list ordered by significance, not by date. Each row is documented work: who commissioned it, when, and what was done.
Pontifical
Pope Francis
September 2018
Vestments made and worn during the celebration for the visit to Palermo on the 25th anniversary of the killing of Blessed Pino Puglisi.
Pontifical
Pope Leo XIV
December 2025
Band with coats of arms embroidered by hand in gold, silver and polychrome silk.
Ecclesiastical
Cardinal Salvatore De Giorgi
50th year of priesthood
Vestments made for the 50th anniversary of his priestly ordination.
Institutional
Palermo Cathedral
November 2004
Covering of the new altar, embroidered in gold and polychrome silk.
Institutional
Diocesan Museum of Monreale · Treasury of the Bishops
April 2011
Restoration of the precious mitre of Cardinal Lodovico Torres, 16th century.
Institutional
Throne of the Abbess of Corleone
April 2000
Restoration of the upholstery of the Throne of the Abbess of Corleone, 18th century.
Institutional
Municipality of Vicari (PA)
September 2018
Restoration of the ceremonial drape embroidered on crimson silk velvet, 17th century.
International
Koinè fair in Vicenza
March 2011
Exhibition stand at the 14th edition of the international show of liturgical furnishings, objects and building components for places of worship.
International
Commissions from abroad
New works
Mitres, chasubles and stoles made to order for international clients.
Contact Request
Request
a commission
Every piece begins with a direct request: a new creation, a restoration, a vestment to reinterpret. The first step is to tell us about it.
Via Barone 52, 90023 Ciminna (PA), Italy +39 333 455 6004 info@michelecassata.it