Because of the cornette, they were known in Ireland as the "butterfly nuns". In the United States, the Daughters of Charity wore wide, white cornettes for 114 years, from 1850 to 1964.

2015年8月4日 · The basic piece of a nun’s hat is called a coif, but a nun’s headpiece is made of several parts. The coif is a form-fitting skull cap that may be secured under the chin like a bonnet.

Nuns wear different types of head coverings, such as a veil that falls down the back of their head and covers the top and front part, and a coif which is worn under the veil. Some also wear the wimple under a veil that covers the head, neck, and shoulders.

The religious habits of Catholic nuns typically consist of the following elements: Tunic : This is the central piece of the habit. It is a loose dress made of serge fabric pleated at the neck and draping to the ground.

2015年8月4日 · A nun’s habit usually includes a headpiece that is made up of three parts: a coif, secured by a wimple, with a veil at the back. The tunic of the habit is long enough to reach the ground and has long sleeves.

2025年3月20日 · Understanding the types of nun hats provides insight into their roles, both in historical and contemporary contexts. There are several types of nun hats, each representing different aspects of monastic life.

2020年10月7日 · Even Protestant women typically wore head coverings during church services (a scarf, cap, veil, or hat). We might think today of the Mennonites or Amish who still follow such a tradition. Until the 20 th century, everyday people would have readily understood the …

The traditional religious habit of Catholic nuns and religious sisters includes a coif as a headpiece, along with the white cotton cap secured by a bandeau, to which the veil is attached, along with a white wimple or guimpe of starched linen or cotton to cover the cheeks, neck and chest.

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