After the #SareeSearch, American Diplomat is now a Sari Pro!

What makes India unique? Amongst a host of factors, diversity is one of India’s most well-known attributes.

However, one article of clothing that is common to most cultures is the sari. Women across India wear the sari, albeit in many different forms.

The US Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) - MaryKay Carlson started an Internet-wide search for the perfect sari that she could wear at the Indian Independence day celebrations. People from across India helped her in her #SareeSearch. One year later, she has turned into a sari connoisseur with over 16 variants of the sari.

One Year Later... The Internet Reacts

A year after #SareeSearch, DCM Carlson is celebrating Indian #IndependenceDay with her collection of 16 sarees. She loves them all, esp #Khadi & #Handloom- fabric that feels like freedom! To her, sarees represent the rich diversity of #IncredibleIndia. #WeWearCulture @smritiirani pic.twitter.com/O7bSLbwZHH

— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) August 10, 2018

@ShefVaidya #SareeSearch needs to be upgraded to #SareeSwag :). @USAndIndia Let's take this one step further. All the embassy staffers could wear Indian dress once every week. Let's re-imagine #FridayDressing https://t.co/OmJH40DmTY

— R. Vinayakan Aiyër (@vanderlust) August 12, 2018

Indians Absolutely Adore Her!

Agree wholeheartedly. Whereever we hail from, our culture is our heritage & immersing ourselves in this country’s rich cultural heritage not only binds us with Bharat & its people, but also makes us see value in who we all are. Congrats on your wonderful collection.

— Ambassador Sam (@Chutintorn_Sam) August 11, 2018

Thank you !! You look so amazing in a saree and lovved your draping. Very impressive collection and knowledge.Sharing this across. ♥️

— Veni La (@venidium22) August 11, 2018

Twitter users complimented DCM Carson on her gracious appearances in the saree and thanked her for being an ambassador of diversity and spreading cultural awareness.

It's a power dressing for all official engagements, it reflects her position with choice towards flair of aristocracy and regal look. A powerful statement. Best wishes for India America friendship.

— Rajesh V Bagwe (@RajeshVBagwe) August 11, 2018

Cultural inspiration of India. Unity in diversity. By Choosing the sarees You generate the idea of ethnic dresses of India through out the world. Thank You very much U.S. Embassy India.

— saumen ray (@saumen70) August 11, 2018

Sarees are the ethnic & traditional dress for Indian Women. But now a days wearing sarees has crossed the border and it is preferred globally. It indicates the unity in diversity. In this wake congratulations and best wishes to DCM Carlson celebrating Indian independence with her

— saumen ray (@saumen70) August 11, 2018

The sari changes forms as you travel through India. From the Kanjeevaram in Tamil Nadu to the Banarasi from Uttar Pradesh - which is your favourite Indian sari?