US woman thanks Indians for the invention of dupattas. Video goes viral
India Today
A US woman's now-viral video of her thanking Indians for inventing the dupatta triggered discussions on the growing global admiration for traditional Indian fashion.
A US woman shared a video of her thanking Indians for inventing dupattas, praising their practical use and admiring how versatile they were, which gained traction on social media.
Instagram user Kemi shared the video on the platform, where she showed her admiration for the traditional garment and how it has transformed her personal style.
In the video, she says, “Indian people, thank you. Thank you so much. The scarf like the dupatta where they just like drape it over like their shoulder or chest area. Was that invented by Indians? Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think it was, so thank you so much because you have made my outfits literally ten times better. Go to my page, and you will see a lot of my outfits that I use that style on, and it's so cute.”
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Her enthusiastic appreciation quickly resonated with viewers, especially those delighted to see elements of Indian fashion being embraced globally. Several users celebrated the cross-cultural admiration and the elegance of the garment.
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