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A Dupatta Is . . .

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Category: Signed Books

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A lyrical and charming picture book celebrating the dupatta, a traditional shawl worn in South Asian cultures.

A dupatta is so much more than a beautiful piece of fabric.

A dupatta is sound—swooshing and swashing like a superhero cape.

A dupatta is scent—cinnamon and cardamom, crushed coriander and peppermint oil.

A dupatta is fun—playing peekaboo and building cushion forts with dupatta canopies.

Written by Marzieh Abbas and vividly brought to life by the artwork of Anu Chouhan, this is a loving and lyrical ode to the dupatta. These shawls—traditionally worn by women in various cultures of South Asia—are beautiful and colorful of course, but they're also fun, functional, and carry the sounds and smells of family and identity.

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Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

George S. ★★★★★

Reading this to my daughter felt like wrapping her in warmth—the lyrical lines about the dupatta's many meanings hit just right for our bedtime routine. The signed bookplate inside made it feel extra special, like a little keepsake from the author herself.

Emily ★★★★★

Reading this to my daughter during bedtime, the lyrical rhythm practically sings off the page. The signed bookplate is a lovely touch that makes it feel like a gift from the author herself.

Miles ★★★★★

The signed bookplate made it feel extra special for my niece’s gift, and the lyrical text about the dupatta’s many meanings is just lovely. We’ve already read it twice tonight, and she keeps pointing at the illustrations.

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