12" Doll Nun's Habit (1:6 scale)

This is a little nun's habit for your doll, hand-sewn by the Sisters of the Valley to replicate the uniform we wear in our Merced enclave. It is a 1:6 scale outfit that fits standard 12 inch, Barbie-size dolls, so you can turn a doll you already love into one of our sisterhood. The habit is part of our Metties collection, and every piece you buy supports the women who make our healing arts.

What is included

The uniform is made up of three pieces that go on and come off easily:

• A white, full-length dress that fastens with velcro up the front and ties with a belt.
• A blue apron that ties at the waist, in the same color our order wears.
• A white veil that snaps closed behind the neck.

The doll and any other accessories shown in the photos are not included; this listing is the habit on its own. If you would rather have the doll and the outfit together, we make those too, further down this page.

The story behind the Metties

We call our doll family the Metties, short for Metaphor Dolls. They are a metaphor for throw-away people, and our answer to that. Most of our dolls are rescued from flea markets, found naked and forlorn, and then cleaned up and given clean air, clean water, housing, and choice-filled, purpose-driven lives as Sisters. We were not able to find rescued dolls of every skin tone secondhand, since dolls of color turn up far more rarely, so those we buy new on purpose, because our sisterhood is meant to look like all of us. If you have seen our magical craft yurt on social media, this is what we make in there: tiny dioramas, clothes, and paraphernalia that carry a big idea about renewal and worth.

Who it is for

This little habit is a sweet gift for anyone who follows our sisterhood, loves handmade and recycled craft, or simply wants to dress a doll in something with meaning behind it. It is made by hand, so small variations are part of its character, not a flaw.

More from Mettieville

If you want a complete little Sister rather than just the uniform, our Spiritual Nun Doll with Sage Bundle arrives dressed and ready, with her own small keepsakes. You can browse the full Metties collection for dioramas and tiny accessories, read the whole tale in our Mettieville comic book, or visit our apparel collection if you would like a habit-inspired piece in your own size. To learn more about who we are and why we do this, see our story, or reach out to the sisterhood with any questions.