noun
- A long scarf or shawl worn by women in South Asia, typically draped over the shoulders or head as part of traditional dress.
Usage: Also spelled 'dupata' or 'orhni' in some regions; Common in Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi cultures; Often worn with salwar kameez or other traditional garments
Examples
- She draped her colorful dupatta gracefully over her shoulders.
- The bride wore an embroidered dupatta as part of her wedding ensemble.
- Her dupatta was made of fine silk with intricate gold patterns.
- Women often adjust their dupatta to cover their head when entering a temple.
- The dupatta complemented her traditional salwar kameez perfectly.