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Brown Franciscan Nun Habit with White Guimpe, Wimple & Knotted Cord
Price range: $ 119.99 through $ 179.99
- Earthy brown habit honoring humble Franciscan tradition
- Sewn from soft, breathable raw cotton fabric
- Crisp white guimpe and wimple frame the face
- Full-length brown scapular layered over the tunic
- White three-knot cord for poverty, chastity, obedience
- Veil available in black, brown or white
- Six standard sizes plus made-to-measure option
The Classic Brown Habit of the Franciscan Family
When most people picture a Franciscan, they picture brown. The colour goes back to the plain, undyed wool St. Francis wore among the poor of Assisi, and it has stood for humility and simplicity ever since. Our Brown Franciscan Nun Habit honours that heritage with a complete, carefully tailored habit for professed sisters and Franciscan communities.
The rich brown tunic and full-length scapular are finished with a bright white guimpe and a fitted white wimple that frame the face neatly. In addition, a long white cord tied with three knots hangs at the side, and the veil comes in black, brown or white to match your community’s custom.
Made from Breathable Raw Cotton
Each piece is cut from raw cotton, a natural fibre that lets air move freely and absorbs moisture during long days of prayer, work and service. As a result, the fabric has a soft, matte finish suited to a humble habit, and it softens with every wash while still keeping its structure.
Build the Brown Franciscan Nun Habit You Need
First, choose the tunic, which forms the base of this listing. Every other piece is optional. Then add the scapular, wimple, guimpe and veil to complete the full traditional look, or choose only the pieces you need to replace or expand your current habit.
Key Features
- Tunic: full-length brown tunic with wide sleeves and a relaxed, modest cut
- Cord: white Franciscan cord with three knots for the religious vows
- Scapular: brown front-and-back panel worn over the tunic
- Guimpe: broad white collar covering the shoulders and chest
- Wimple: fitted white head covering that frames the face
- Veil: black, brown or white, to suit your community’s practice
- Fabric: 100% raw cotton for comfort and breathability
- Sizing: six standard sizes, plus made to measure from your own measurements
Explore the Collection
Looking for a different colour instead? See our Grey Franciscan Nun Habit, or explore the St. Clare–inspired Basilica Franciscan Sisters Habit. Browse every style in our Nun Habit collection. For friars and brothers, our Franciscan Monk Habit with Removeable Hood completes the Franciscan range.
Why Clergy Wear Shop?
With more than 2,800 customer reviews, Clergy Wear Shop serves religious communities across the USA and worldwide. Moreover, if a piece arrives in the wrong colour or style, or is defective, we will exchange it.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why is the Franciscan habit traditionally brown?
St. Francis and his first followers wore tunics of plain, undyed wool, the cheapest cloth available to the poor of Assisi. Over time the earthy brown shade became the colour most people link with Franciscans, a reminder of humility, simplicity and closeness to the natural world. Many Franciscan friars, Poor Clares and Third Order sisters still wear brown today, though some branches choose grey or black instead.
How is this habit different from the Basilica Franciscan Sisters Habit?
The Basilica Franciscan Sisters Habit is sold as a set of tunic, scapular and veil. This brown habit adds a crisp white guimpe, a fitted white wimple and a white knotted cord, giving the fuller traditional look worn by professed sisters in many Franciscan communities. It is also built as a flexible set, so you can choose only the pieces you actually need rather than paying for a complete outfit.
Can I buy just the tunic or only certain pieces?
Yes. The tunic is the base of this listing, and the scapular, wimple, guimpe and veil can each be added separately. This makes it easy to replace a single worn piece, build a simpler work habit, or order a complete set for a newly professed sister. Select your size first, then choose the pieces and veil colour you want before adding the habit to your cart.
How do I order a made-to-measure habit?
Choose the Custom Made option and enter your chest, waist, height, neck, sleeve length and inseam in inches. Take measurements over light clothing with a soft tape, keeping it snug but not tight, and measure height without shoes. If you are unsure of any figure, ask a fellow sister to help. Our tailors use these details to cut a habit that falls cleanly and moves comfortably.
Which veil colour should I choose?
Communities follow their own customs, so check with your superior or formation director before ordering. In many Franciscan congregations, professed sisters wear a black veil and novices wear white, while some communities prefer a brown veil that matches the habit. A black veil gives the classic contrast shown in our photos, and a brown veil creates a softer, single-tone look from head to hem.
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