Bissac & Initiatory Journey Tools

Emblem of the pilgrim, the travelling Companion and the candidate during ritual trials, the Masonic bissac holds the symbolic tools needed for journeys through the elements and the ages of life. Used during Initiation ceremonies, Passing and Raising and Reception ceremonies (notably in the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, the French Rite, the Operative Rite of Solomon and the traditions of the Trades), this textile accessory must combine symbolic authenticity, sturdiness and sobriety. At Décors & Symboles, our bissacs and initiatory journey bags come from artisanal on-site production by our professional seamstress, guaranteeing careful craftsmanship faithful to the rituals.

Artisanal Workshop Craftsmanship & Prestige Quality

To guarantee a sturdy, functional ritual accessory that respects the tradition of the Builders, our workshop applies rigorous manufacturing standards:

• Artisanal Production in France: Every bissac is cut, assembled and sewn on site by our qualified professional seamstress, ensuring lined seams and resistance to repeated handling during Lodge meetings.
• Sturdy Natural Canvas: Made from heavyweight cotton canvas, hemp or high-density linen, offering a raw, authentic look and a pleasant feel.
• Ritual Ergonomics & Compartments: Reinforced shoulder strap for easy diagonal carrying during journeys around the Temple, with inner pockets designed to hold the symbolic tools (ruler, lever, mallet, chisel).

Would you like to personalise a bissac with your Lodge's symbol, adjust the strap length or order a batch for the Family Council? Our seamstress provides made-to-measure production and personalised adaptation to order of all your ritual textile pieces.

Complete Range for Initiatory Ceremonies and Journeys

Discover our handmade models to equip the Temple and the Candidate:

• Traditional Companion's Bissacs: Double bags or simple shoulder satchels in raw black, unbleached or white canvas for carrying tools during the journeys.
• Ritual Tool Pouches & Kits: Padded textile storage to protect and carry the measuring and dressing instruments (graduated ruler, compass, square, mallet).
• Traveller's & Pilgrim's Accessories: Complete equipment for reception ceremonies, degree conferrals and operative rituals.

Fast and Discreet Shipping from Our Workshop

All our pieces are crafted and checked in France in our workshop before being shipped in plain, discreet and secure packaging. We provide fast, tracked delivery to all Orients in France (Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Lille, Nantes, Strasbourg, Nice), the French overseas territories, as well as to Lodges in Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Canada, French-speaking Africa and worldwide.