Dupatta – From A Symbol Of Modesty To A Style Statement

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Dupatta

The diversity of a ravishing Dupatta

A set of salwar kameez is incomplete without a beautiful matching dupatta. A dupatta is the headscarf or shoulder-scarf of a 1.5-meter to 2.25-meter piece of cloth which is known by different names as Chunari, Chunni, Odhni, Chaddar etc. in different places of India. Dupatta is more popular in north Indian regions where women use this elegant piece of cloth generally to cover their shoulder and neck parts and sometimes to cover their heads to show a mark of respect to elders and to religious places.

Women in Rajasthan and Gujrat team up this rectangle fabric with their traditional skirts which is called Ghaghara in these states. Whereas in southern regions it is more famous as Daavani which is wrapped around the waist on a long skirt called Pavadai by young women.

Lehenga Choli –another Indian traditional ceremonial wear –is also a half – done affair without this graceful piece of draping cloth. It even has a significance in men traditional clothing as a custom made Dupatta is well matched with a Sherwani which is generally worn on weddings and other functions in India and neighborhood countries.

Evolving styles

Dupatta was originally worn as a symbol of modesty which has become more of a style statement in recent times. Today, many young women experiment with these dupattas (available in the market with a modern touch of design and print) by teaming them up with modern attires. The shorter version of Dupatta goes well with Western wear like Jeans, Tops, and Short Kurtis. However, this authentic item has not lost its elegance yet. Salwar Kameez which still is a traditional, as well as casual wear in northern parts of the country, is flawed sans this accessory.

Traditional accessory adored by Indian women

A dupatta is an elegant accessory like other adornments that changes the overall look instantly. To enhance the ethnic elegance, a variety of dupattas are available in various fabrics and prints. A woman can explore a variety of this gorgeous dupattas in handloom woven net fabric, Silk, Jute, Chiffon Phulkari, Chanderi Phulkari, Pure Cotton, Crepe, Embroidered Dupattas, Stone, Zari work Dupattas, Pure Silk Jacquard Dupattas etc. that are on many Indian online store where this traditional product is easily available and accessible to you.

A journey of thousands of years

A dupatta is said to be first seen on a sculpture of the Priest-King of Harrapa, where his left shoulder was covered with some kind of a chaddar. Which later came into being as Dupatta. Hence, a dupatta is another fashion piece given to us by the Indus Valley civilization. Evidently, a dupatta has come a long way and has seen many periods of vogue. Nevertheless, it is more loved and appreciated by present – day population.

In fashion forever

Changing trend of fashion can never make this traditional apparel go out of style. The new versions may cut it shorter or narrower, or grow it longer or wider yet it will always be a favorite traditional wear for Indian women.