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Front view of a black Franciscan monk habit with hood, wide shoulder capuche, long sleeves, and rope cincture
Back view of a black Franciscan monk habit with hood, wide capuche, full-length robe, and white rope cincture
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Front view of a black Franciscan monk habit with hood, wide shoulder capuche, long sleeves, and rope cincture
Back view of a black Franciscan monk habit with hood, wide capuche, full-length robe, and white rope cincture

Franciscan Way Monk Habit with Hood – Black

Sale price $149.00 - $159.00

Black monk habit in raw cotton, featuring a generous shoulder-wide capuche with a structured hood and fitted sleeves. Finished with a three-knot rope cincture symbolizing poverty, chastity, and obedience.

Size Guide

Monks Habit

Find Your Perfect Fit

All measurements are in inches. Check your measurements carefully for the best fit.

SizeSmall/Medium
Chest
48.8″
Waist
56.7″
Shoulder
19″
Overall Length
55.1″
Sleeve Length
25″
SizeLarge/X-Large
Chest
51.2″
Waist
59.1″
Shoulder
20″
Overall Length
60.2″
Sleeve Length
26″
SizeXX-Large/XXX-Large
Chest
53.1″
Waist
60.6″
Shoulder
21″
Overall Length
63.8″
Sleeve Length
27″

Before you order: Check your measurements carefully against the chart for the best fit.

How to Measure

Measurements shown in inches. Reference points A–E indicate where to take each measurement.

Monks Habit measurement guide showing chest, waist, shoulder to shoulder, overall length and sleeve length measurement points
  1. ChestMeasure around the fullest part of your chest, keeping the tape parallel to the floor and level under the arms.
  2. WaistMeasure around your natural waistline, keeping the tape comfortably loose.
  3. Shoulder to ShoulderMeasure from the edge of one shoulder across the back to the other shoulder edge.
  4. Overall LengthMeasure from the base of the neck (where the spine meets your neck) to the point where you want your hem to fall.
  5. Sleeve LengthMeasure from the shoulder seam down along the outside of the arm to the wrist bone.

Tip: ask someone else to take your measurements. You’ll get a much more accurate fit.
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Franciscan Way: Black Monk Habit with Hood

The Franciscan Way Habit follows the traditional Franciscan monastic silhouette a full-length black robe with a wide, generous capuche draping across the shoulders and a structured hood sitting firmly above it. A rope cincture with three knots completes the habit, a detail traditionally representing the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.

Fabric and Construction

Made from raw cotton, this habit is durable and holds its deep black color through regular washing. It's hand tailored for an authentic fit and silhouette, built to withstand daily wear over years of use.

Design Details

  • Wide Draped Capuche: Falls broadly across the shoulders, forming a structured shape at the back.
  • Structured Hood Cowl: Sits firmly and correctly above the capuche, suited to processions and outdoor wear.
  • Long Fitted Sleeves: Close neatly at the wrist for a composed, dignified silhouette.
  • Three-Knot Rope Cincture: A white rope belt with three knots, traditionally symbolizing poverty, chastity, and obedience.
  • Full-Length Silhouette: A floor-length, traditional monastic cut.

Sizing

Available in combined sizes: Small/Medium, Large/X-Large, and XX-Large/XXX-Large.

Care Instructions

Machine washable for simple, regular care.

Suited For

Religious ceremonies, historical reenactments, and traditional monastic dress.

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