A band of rich embroidery, wholly or in part of gold, affixed to vestments, especially those of ecclesiastics.

Band or panel frequently embroidered hung over altar frontal.

a richly embroidered edging on an ecclesiastical vestment

embroidered panel found along the opening of a cope return to beginning

An embroidered band on a chasuble or other vestment or hanging.

an ornamental border or band especially on an ecclesiastical vestment

Orphrey, also spelt Orfrey or Orfray, is a form of highly detailed embroidery, in which typically simple materials are made into exquisite patterns. In 1182 and 1183 Henry II of England spent lavishly on orpheys.The Mercery of London, Anne F. Sutton, p. 9 Orphrey bands are often worn by priests, a tradition that began in the 12th century Catholic Church.