Gaji silk dupatta Originally, it was worn as a symbol of modesty. While that symbolism still continues, many today wear it as just a decorative accessory. There is no single way of wearing the dupatta, and as time evolves and fashion modernizes, the style of the dupatta has also evolved.   For women, this item of clothing, resembling a long scarf similar to a chunni or chunri, holds both historical and religious significance. It is common to find Indian women of Hindu and Muslim faiths wearing a dupatta. Throughout this history, the way people wear dupattas has evolved