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    What is a Dupatta?

    Question #104563. Asked by author. (Apr 09 09 5:43 PM)


    Watchkeeper

    		"... a long scarf that is essential to many South Asian women's suits."

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dupatta

    Apr 09 09, 6:18 PM
    scottietwenty3

    		Dupatta the other names for dupatta are Chadar in Pakistan or orni, chunri, ,chunni and orna (sometimes shortened to unni by many Gujaratis), Punjabi "Chunni" is a long scarf that is essential to many South Asian women's suits. Some "dupatta suits" include the shalwar kameez, and the kurta. The dupatta is also worn over the South Asian outfit of lehenga, gharara or ghaghra- choli. The dupatta has long been a symbol of modesty in South Asian dress.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dupatta



    Apr 09 09, 6:19 PM
    author

    		Can anyone explain what it means that the dupatta "has long been a symbol of modesty in South Asian dress"?

    Apr 09 09, 8:14 PM
    zbeckabee

    		It means that the Dupatta represents reserve, simplicity and a lack of pretentiousness.

    mod·es·ty (md-st) n.

    1. The state or quality of being modest.
    2. Reserve or propriety in speech, dress, or behavior.
    3. Lack of pretentiousness; simplicity.

    http://www.thefreedictionary.com/modesty

    Apr 10 09, 11:28 AM

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