The Liturgical Arts Journal has an illustrated article today about a thirteenth century chasuble in the treasury of St Aldegonde in the Low Countries. The conicle chasuble is made of a gold and red silk fabric decorated with parrots which had originated in China. The orpheries, now faded, are patterned with an alternating design of crosses. As the article points out the vestment shows the rich textiles that were available for vestment makers at the time and the splendour of what could be produced.
The article can be seen at The Thirteenth Century Chasuble of the Treasury of St. Aldegonde
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