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Question
Take a dupatta or a long piece of unstitched cloth. Drape it in different ways. In how many ways, could you wear it?
Solution
The dupatta can be worn along with Indian traditional wear like the salwar kameez or lehenga by women. It can also be worn over Western wear either as a scarf or a stole. However, men can also wear it in the form of a turban, dhoti or wrap-around attire.
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