The Saint George monastery in North Macedonia has been producing intricately detailed mitres for the Christian Orthodox Church since its reopening in 2001. The nuns, led by Sister Efimija, craft these elaborate headpieces with vibrant colours, gold embroidery and jewels, which can weigh up to 4.4 pounds. One such mitre was gifted to late Pope Francis in 2016, taking five months to complete. According to Sister Efimija, the mitres symbolize humility, as she hopes each wearer will feel the burden of Christ's crucifixion.