The Jhumka Diaries: Embrace, Empower and Enjoy!

I enjoy wearing Indian ethnic wear and I haven’t felt ashamed of it nor have I felt out of place because of it. Today a girl asked me if I felt out of place since our country was progressing and that it is totally “uncool” to wear Indian wear when women are now embracing the western culture. I did not take that question offensively but rather felt sorry for her so called forward thinking. So today, in this post, I would like to tell you all that no, I am not ashamed of embracing my culture, cherishing the traditions of my country and wearing clothes and jewellery that I love. I am proud to flaunt prints that originated here. I am proud of who I am and how far I have come.

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