This Classic Brown Scapular is handmade by religious Sisters using 100% wool, featuring colorful Carmelite icons printed on durable satin panels and paired with an authentic Miraculous Medal sourced from the Chapel at Rue du Bac in Paris.

It is the fullest traditional expression of the Brown Scapular available in our collection: wool as the Carmelite tradition requires, handmade by consecrated hands, with the complete iconography of the devotion rendered in vivid detail, and accompanied by a Marian sacramental of authenticated Parisian provenance.

The front panel depicts Our Lady of Mount Carmel with the scapular promise: "Whosoever dies wearing this Scapular shall not suffer eternal fire." The back panel depicts St. Elijah, founder of the Carmelite tradition, with the Carmelite motto: "With zeal have I been zealous for the Lord God of hosts." Together, the two panels tell the full story of the devotion — its Marian promise and its prophetic roots — in imagery that is present and readable throughout the day.

The larger panel size makes this version more visually present than the small embroidered version. At 2 3/8" x 1 1/2", the panels carry the full Carmelite iconography with the detail it deserves, making this scapular the natural choice for those who want the devotion fully expressed rather than subtly present.

The Rue du Bac Miraculous Medal included with this scapular is made in France from silver-plated pewter and comes with its own Certificate of Authenticity. It measures 21 mm x 13 mm and is inserted into the scapular following the traditional manner of combining these two complementary Marian devotions. It comes without a chain, as the Brown Scapular is traditionally worn with the medal.

This is not a decorative accessory. It is a living sacramental, worn as a daily prayer and an outward sign of interior devotion.

Key Features

• 100% wool scapular handmade by religious Sisters
• Colorful Carmelite icons printed on durable satin
• Front panel: Our Lady of Mount Carmel with scapular promise
• Back panel: St. Elijah with Carmelite motto
• Panel size: 2 3/8" x 1 1/2"
• Braided brown cords: approximately 18 inches
• Includes an authentic Rue du Bac Miraculous Medal made in France
• Medal size: 21 mm x 13 mm
• Medal material: silver-plated pewter
• Certificate of Authenticity included with the medal
• Scapular enrollment leaflet included
• Washable and suitable for everyday devotional wear

How This Compares to the Small Embroidered Version

The small embroidered scapular features hand-embroidered brown-and-gold geometric detail on a dark background — subtle, refined, and private. This version features the full Carmelite iconography in color on satin — more present, more narrative, and more immediately legible as a devotional object. Religious Sisters make both in 100% wool. The choice between them is a matter of how fully you want the devotion expressed.

The Rue du Bac Miraculous Medal

The Miraculous Medal originates from the apparitions of Our Lady to Saint Catherine Labouré at the Chapel on Rue du Bac in Paris in 1830. Our Lady revealed the design of the medal and promised that those who wore it with faith would receive special graces and her maternal protection. The medal sourced from Rue du Bac carries the provenance of the apparition site itself, the same chapel where Saint Catherine received the vision and where the faithful have come for nearly two centuries to honor Our Lady under this title.

Each medal in this set is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity confirming its origin. For those who value the provenance of their sacramentals, this is the detail that distinguishes this scapular from any other in our collection.

Enrollment

To receive the full spiritual benefits of the Brown Scapular, including the promises of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, a priest must formally enroll one in a simple investiture ceremony. This enrollment is required only once. The scapular leaflet included with this piece provides guidance for enrollment and for living the devotion faithfully.

For those who have not yet been enrolled, many parishes offer investiture on or near the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel on July 16.

A Meaningful Gift

This scapular is a particularly meaningful gift for someone beginning the Brown Scapular devotion, for a Confirmation or RCIA candidate, or for any Catholic who would value both the traditional cloth scapular with full Carmelite iconography and an authenticated Rue du Bac Miraculous Medal in a single devotional set.

For those who prefer to wear the scapular devotion as a necklace, our Gold Scapular Necklace Collection offers solid gold options in 14K and 18K, handcrafted in Italy and Brazil. For those drawn specifically to Rue du Bac Miraculous Medals, our Rue du Bac Collection offers authenticated pieces sourced directly from Paris.

Guadalupe Gifts Promise

• Authentic devotional artwork and sacramentals
• Fair support of religious communities
• Ethical and respectful production standards

Product Care

Gently hand-wash with mild soap and water. Avoid harsh chemicals to preserve the wool fibers, satin emblems, and medal finish. Lay flat to dry.