Women's Habits
Cistercian Nun
IHM Sister
We will post the photos of habits we make for women on this page as we make them. Until
recently we have made male habits almost exclusively and habits for women only occasionally.
This has been due to circumstances. We hope to have more time to make these habits and
introduce a line of headpieces in 2011.
recently we have made male habits almost exclusively and habits for women only occasionally.
This has been due to circumstances. We hope to have more time to make these habits and
introduce a line of headpieces in 2011.
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Habit
A-1
A-1
This habit was made for a
Community of nursing Sisters.
Robe,scapular and cape have neck
openings in the back. The cape is
closed in the front at the collar
and open down the front. The
modern headpiece is not included
with this habit; please note below.
This habit is available in the
poly/wool blend shown at $450.
We make this habit in 100% poly at
$370 but the shade of grey is
slightly different than what is
shown here. We offer samples of
the poly grey.
Rosary and cincture not included.
See Ordering Page for details
Community of nursing Sisters.
Robe,scapular and cape have neck
openings in the back. The cape is
closed in the front at the collar
and open down the front. The
modern headpiece is not included
with this habit; please note below.
This habit is available in the
poly/wool blend shown at $450.
We make this habit in 100% poly at
$370 but the shade of grey is
slightly different than what is
shown here. We offer samples of
the poly grey.
Rosary and cincture not included.
See Ordering Page for details
Traditional Habit Reproductions.
We also make traditional habit reproductions. These are replicas of habits of
Sisters circa 1930 - 1950. We make them either from the original materials as
far as that is now possible, or from look alike materials producing the same visual
result. Our experience has shown us that often those requesting such habits have
no idea of the skill or labor intensive quality of the work involved in making such a
habit much less what it costs us to make one and so are shocked at the cost to the
customer. Our reproduction habits are museum quality. They are not "costumes"
in the theatrical sense and so we issue this caveat concerning these historical
garments which have been called 'wearable art'. For our customers who order a
traditional habit reproduction we provide a garment of quality and accuracy.
We also make traditional habit reproductions. These are replicas of habits of
Sisters circa 1930 - 1950. We make them either from the original materials as
far as that is now possible, or from look alike materials producing the same visual
result. Our experience has shown us that often those requesting such habits have
no idea of the skill or labor intensive quality of the work involved in making such a
habit much less what it costs us to make one and so are shocked at the cost to the
customer. Our reproduction habits are museum quality. They are not "costumes"
in the theatrical sense and so we issue this caveat concerning these historical
garments which have been called 'wearable art'. For our customers who order a
traditional habit reproduction we provide a garment of quality and accuracy.
Note: We do not make the modern headpieces. For these we suggest contacting the Wright Company at:
www.wrightscatalog.com
www.wrightscatalog.com
Habit
A-2
A-2
This habit is based on that
worn by Benedictine Nuns.
We make two versions of the
headpiece. In this version
the headpiece is composed of
two pieces and is a more
stylized version.
The belt is standard for the
Benedictine usage. The under
veil of white is sewn to the
black outer veil. The robe
has a neck opening and snaps
as closure and has side
pockets and a left breast
pocket. The scapular is a
pullover. The habit is made of
either polyester fabric or a
wool blend.
Polyester: $350
Wool blend: $425
Belt optional: $40
worn by Benedictine Nuns.
We make two versions of the
headpiece. In this version
the headpiece is composed of
two pieces and is a more
stylized version.
The belt is standard for the
Benedictine usage. The under
veil of white is sewn to the
black outer veil. The robe
has a neck opening and snaps
as closure and has side
pockets and a left breast
pocket. The scapular is a
pullover. The habit is made of
either polyester fabric or a
wool blend.
Polyester: $350
Wool blend: $425
Belt optional: $40
Habit A-2
Version Two
Less stylized.
Version Two
Less stylized.
Note:
The headpiece, in either version, is
available as a separate item and
comes with the veil. The under veil
may be sewn to the outer veil or
may be separate. To order just the
headpiece & veil please provide two
measurements:
head circumference: measure from
1" above the eyebrows all around
the head.
veil length: Measure from the
front hair line, center of the
forehead, over the head and down
the back to desired length.
Headpiece & Veil = $50
Shipping = $10
The headpiece, in either version, is
available as a separate item and
comes with the veil. The under veil
may be sewn to the outer veil or
may be separate. To order just the
headpiece & veil please provide two
measurements:
head circumference: measure from
1" above the eyebrows all around
the head.
veil length: Measure from the
front hair line, center of the
forehead, over the head and down
the back to desired length.
Headpiece & Veil = $50
Shipping = $10
