Historical information

Purchased in Calcutta, India.
A dupatta is a traditional long scarf or shawl worn by women in the Indian Subcontinent, essential to outfits like lehengas, ghagras, and churidar suits. Often adorned with embroidery, sequins, or laces, it is used for fashion and modesty, commonly draped over one shoulder or over the head.

Physical description

Dupatta (stole), yellow silk, printed block pattern of repetitive rows of female figures and basket weave.