An uparna is a long cloth — usually cotton or silk — draped over the shoulder or worn as a wrap across the upper body, common across South Asian communities. It's the everyday version of the more formal dupatta, worn by men and women alike in rural and traditional settings. Whether you're heading to a festival, a funeral, or just the market, an uparna adds dignity without the fuss.
He adjusted his uparna before greeting the elders gathered at the courtyard.
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(India) A long cloth worn over the shoulder.
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