# Dupatta mode (https://docs.apparelai.app/garment-modes/dupatta)

Use Dupatta Mode for a dupatta photoshoot when you sell one on its own. You upload the dupatta like any other product, and instead of the usual pose presets, the **Pose** step gives you seven poses made to show off a dupatta.

## Dupatta Mode or Salwar Kameez Mode? [#dupatta-mode-or-salwar-kameez-mode]

| You're selling | Use |
| --- | --- |
| A dupatta on its own | Dupatta Mode |
| A suit set that includes a dupatta | [Salwar Kameez Mode](/garment-modes/salwar-kameez), with the dupatta in its own **Dupatta** slot |

## Photograph the dupatta [#photograph-the-dupatta]

- Spread it out flat so the whole design and the borders show.
- Use even light. For zari or other metallic work, light from the side shows the thread better than flat light from the front.
- Steam out sharp fold lines first. They can show up as creases in your results.

For more photo tips, see [Prepare garment photos](/getting-started/garment-photos).

## Shoot a dupatta [#shoot-a-dupatta]

<Steps>
<Step>
### Turn on Dupatta Mode [#turn-on-dupatta-mode]

In **Settings**, choose the dupatta mode. See [Switch modes](/garment-modes#switch-modes).
</Step>
<Step>
### Start a new photoshoot [#start-a-new-photoshoot]

Click **New Photo Shoot** in the sidebar. The **Create Photo Shoot** page opens on the **Product** step.
</Step>
<Step>
### Upload the dupatta [#upload-the-dupatta]

Click **Upload new product (front side)** and choose your dupatta photo (JPG, PNG or WEBP, up to 25 MB). To add a back photo, use **Back side (optional)**. It uploads together with the front photo and is used for back-view poses.

To reuse a dupatta you've uploaded before, pick it under **All products**. Then click **Continue**.
</Step>
<Step>
### Choose a model [#choose-a-model]

On the **Model** step, click a saved model, add one from **Use our models**, or click **Create New Model**. See [Choose a model](/photoshoots/models).
</Step>
<Step>
### Choose a dupatta pose [#choose-a-dupatta-pose]

Pick one of the seven dupatta poses (see [Dupatta poses](#dupatta-poses)).
</Step>
<Step>
### Choose a background [#choose-a-background]

Indian users see the **Ethnic Indoor** and **Heritage** backgrounds first. See [Backgrounds](/photoshoots/backgrounds).
</Step>
<Step>
### Set the output and generate [#set-the-output-and-generate]

On the **Output** step, choose the **Aspect Ratio** and **Resolution**. To ask for something extra, such as "make the dupatta flow in the wind", use **Additional Instructions (optional)**. Check the credit estimate in the footer and click **Generate Photo Shoot**.
</Step>
</Steps>

Each shoot makes one photo in one pose. **Standard - 1K** costs 1 credit, **HD - 2K** costs 2 credits and **Ultra - 4K** costs 3 credits.

## Dupatta poses [#dupatta-poses]

In Dupatta Mode, the **Pose** step shows these seven presets:

- **Full-body Drape**
- **Veil with Matka**
- **Twirling Flow**
- **Back Turn Drape**
- **Seated Drape**
- **One-hand Side Lift**
- **Walking Trail**

To get several of these for one dupatta in one go, use [Bulk Photoshoot](/photoshoots/bulk-photoshoot). In Dupatta Mode, each product row has a **Dupatta** slot (required) and an optional **Back photo** slot, and you can get up to 10 photos per product.

## Make it move [#make-it-move]

A dupatta shows best in motion. Try the Fabric in motion template, or describe your own idea, such as the dupatta lifting in the wind. See [Image to video](/video/image-to-video).

## Related [#related]

<Cards>
  <Card title="Salwar kameez mode" href="/garment-modes/salwar-kameez" description="Shoot a full suit from separate top, bottom, dupatta and sleeve photos." />
  <Card title="Garment modes" href="/garment-modes" description="Every mode and how to switch between them." />
  <Card title="Choose a model" href="/photoshoots/models" description="Gallery models, custom AI models and real people." />
  <Card title="Bulk photoshoot" href="/photoshoots/bulk-photoshoot" description="Shoot up to 50 products in one batch." />
</Cards>