Of course, you’ll have different options for draping your dupatta across the body as well. Consider laying it over the shoulders and cinching it at the wrists or elbows. This is a great look to customize to your specific curves and preferences. Another traditional way to drape your dupatta — one that looks particularly elegant — is to start at the head rather than the shoulders. This is a classic look for many brides, allowing you to show off your dupatta with a more modern twist. Indian Wear | Western Wear | Bags | Footwear | Jewellery | Lingerie | Women's Accessories | Men's Shirts & T-Shirts | Men's Bottoms | Men's Ethnic Wear | Sports & Athleisure | Watches | Kids Wear | Maternity Wear | Home Decor The dupatta is a large shawl that has been a staple of Indian culture for generations. While it was first introduced as a symbol of modesty and can still be used to pay respects in houses of worship or at official celebrations, the meaning of the dupatta and how you can style it has changed and evolved dramatically over the years.

Here are a few of the draping styles and options you can use to help your dupatta fit your personal style. 1. Pinned Up on Both Sides Celebrate festivities and tradition with elegance in this green printed dupatta from Juniper. Tailored in a polyester, this dupatta features stunning print and gives a stunning look. Style it with a solid white salwar suit and mojaris to complete the look. 4. Floral Dupatta This draping style draws the eye along the edges, highlighting the embroidery or beadwork detailing on your Silver Sequins Embroidered Dupatta. This dupatta is simple-yet-bold, featuring silver tulle edged with shimmering silver sequins. While this dupatta is versatile enough to go with any outfit, it especially stands out with its matching lehenga. 5. Belted at the Waist We carry traditional styles for women looking to stay in touch with their families and cultural heritage no matter where they live. Not only do we supply the style, but our experts share top tips on how to style traditional pieces – such as the dupatta.

A bridal dupatta is a quintessential part of a bride’s outfit. The dupatta accentuates grandeur, elegance and gracefully binds the entire ensemble for a gorgeous look. 2. Heavy Dupatta Indian formal wear often has glittering metallic decoration sewn on to it. Much rarer are pieces like this with strips of silver and gilded silver actually woven into the fabric. Though further embellished with coloured metal foil (imitating jewels and beetles' wing-cases), the cloth remains flexible enough to be draped over the head or shoulders.

Thinner materials and smaller shawls like this one will ensure you don’t have to bunch or fold the fabric more than necessary, granting you improved fluidity and elegance when out on the dance floor. 9. Covering the Face This versatile piece can be styled in many ways, both traditional and nontraditional. Read on for our favorite ways to wear a dupatta. What Is a Dupatta? A dupatta is one of the most versatile pieces in Indian fashion. You can wear it for function or as an accessory with many outfits and styles. One classic way to wear your dupatta is to pin it at both shoulders. This makes it lay flat across the chest and drape over the arms to the wrists or elbows. Florals are the representation of spring and freshness. They bring out an easy-breezy vibe and look. This green silk dupatta from TL Designs features handpainted flowers and will accentuate your attire. Style it with a salwar suit and jhumkas to complete the look. 5. Mirror Work Dupatta

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The dupatta also makes up one of the three essential pieces of the lehenga choli outfit, which is worn at special events like weddings. However, it may also be worn with other styles and looks like a salwar kameez, kurta, and more. 10 Draping Styles Mirror work, also known as Shisha embroidery, is a traditional form of artwork that uses small pieces of mirrors or reflective metals to the fabric, creating a captivating design and look. A mirror work dupatta for festive occasions, weddings, sangeet ceremonies, and more. DUPATTA FOR WOMEN BASED ON COLOR Combined with a matching fringe edge, this dupatta can bestow class to any casual attire. 7. Over the Elbow This look requires delicate pleating, which is the best way to show off intricate designs and patterns. Consider using this technique for a highly detailed dupatta like our Lilac Beige Sequins Embroidered Net Lehenga, which features delicate lavender netting and intricate placements of matching lavender sequins. This dupatta, a woman’s shawl or head-cover, is woven from an extremely fragile combination of silk and strips of gilded silver. The women of the court of Hyderabad, a kingdom of legendary wealth, developed distinct styles of draping richly ornamented fabrics over kurta (tops) and paijama (trousers). Some of these styles are still in use in the region today.(01/08/2017)