What Are The Parts Of A Nun Habit Called?
A nun’s habit typically consists of several parts such as a tunic, scapular, veil, wimple, and coif. The tunic is a long gown-like garment that covers the entire body, often made of wool, while the scapular is a rectangular piece of cloth that hangs from the shoulders and covers the front and back of the tunic. The veil is a piece of cloth that covers the head and hangs down over the shoulders, while the wimple is a cloth that covers the neck and chin. The coif is a cap that covers the hair and is worn under the veil. Together these parts make up the traditional attire of a nun.