Ekpatta was a

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, a simple loose draped garment similar to Dupatta. Ekpatta was made of fine fabric like

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, a single breadth of fabric that was six cubits long and three cubits wider. It was frequently embellished with silver or gold lace work around the edges. Dresses such as

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were worn with ekpatta.

Name

''Ekpatta'' is a combined word of Ek and Patta, ''Patta'' refers to cloth, and ''Ek'' means single.

References

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