Brown scapular and images

the Brown Scapular does not need to have an image. While it's common to find images of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, the Sacred Heart, or St. Simon Stock on the scapular, the core requirement is that it be made of two pieces of brown wool connected by cords. The image is a traditional addition, not a mandatory one. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

• Essential components:

  The Brown Scapular, as worn by the laity, consists of two rectangular pieces of brown wool connected by cords that are worn over the shoulders. 
• Optional images:

  While images are common and often include depictions of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, St. Simon Stock, or the Sacred Heart, they are not essential to the scapular's purpose or efficacy. 
• Purpose of the Scapular:

  The Brown Scapular is a sacramental, a visible sign of devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel and a reminder to live a life of Christian virtue. 
• Historical context:

  The practice of wearing the scapular is rooted in the Carmelite tradition and the belief in Mary's intercession for those who wear it. 
• Scapular Medal:

  In cases of necessity or serious reasons like allergies, a scapular medal with images of the Sacred Heart and Mary can be substituted for the cloth scapular.