A Rope-like belt to hold the ALB in place. It is associated with the cord with which Jesus' hands were tied. The Stole Originally the stole may have been a napkin or kerchief or some ceremonial garment worn at honour festivals or the scarf worn by roman officials as an ensign of rank. It was a badge of office, hence it became associated with the yoke of one's ministry. A Garment worn around the neck.
Women still wear stoles today to cover their shoulders.
The stole is derived from a scarf worn around the neck of Roman officials as an ensign of rank. The stole worn over the left shoulder denotes a deacon. The chasuble and the cope are derived from the outer cloak worn during the Graeco-Roman world by all classes of people and by both sexes. Later they were made more elaborate and with colours for the various seasons. Like the other vestments, it was considered as the garment of righteousness.