Independence Day 2017: US Envoy Asked Twitter To Help With #SareeSearch. See The Winning Saree

New Delhi: The Charge d'Affaires at the US Embassy in New Delhi, MaryKay Carlson, wanted to celebrate India's Independence Day by wearing a gorgeous saree. So, she took to Twitter to ask for help deciding which saree to wear. Today, on August 15, the US envoy to India wore "the voters' choice" of saree while attending Independence Day celebrations in the capital and tweeted a picture of herself in the winning saree, much to the delight of her followers.

Over the past month, using the hashtag #SareeSearch, Ms Carlson tweeted a series of photos and videos while out hunting for the perfect saree. When she finally narrowed down her selection to four sarees, she created a Twitter poll. Nearly 2,000 Twitter users voted to help her decide between Jamdani, Dupion, Kanjeevaram and Tussar. It's only fitting then that Ms Carlson wrapped up her #SareeSearch by tweeting a picture of herself wearing the winning saree this morning.

"#SareeSearch success! Excited to attend #IndependenceDayIndia celebration wearing the voters' choice - Kanjeevaram. #WeWearCulture," tweeted Ms Carlson along with a picture of herself in a stunning red and green Kanjeevaram saree. 
 

#SareeSearch success! Excited to attend #IndependenceDayIndia celebration wearing the voters' choice - Kanjeevaram. #WeWearCulture pic.twitter.com/l7pIXm4UmT

— MaryKay Loss Carlson (@USAmbIndia) August 15, 2017

Posted less than an hour ago, Ms Carlson's picture has been retweeted over 150 times already. And people are thrilled with the final choice. 
 

You Look Beautiful in Kanjeevaram Saree .. Happy Independence Day

— Kapil Naren (@kapilnaren) August 15, 2017

 

Thank You Ma'am for the kind gesture! !! you look beautiful in this attire.

— Darshan (@ddpandya) August 15, 2017

 

Ma'am !! Looking Gorgeous !!!
Sincere gratitude for embracing our culture on this auspicious day #IndependenceDayIndia #WeWearCulture

— NEW HORIZON (@JerryByomkesh) August 15, 2017

 

Very elegant.

— Skipper (@SeaSkipper) August 15, 2017

Ms Carlson's poll, tweeted on August 4, received a flood of responses, with many thanking the senior US diplomat for her gesture.
 

My #SareeSearch continues. Help me pick one to wear for #IndependenceDay by voting for your favorite. #WeWearCulture pic.twitter.com/sL9zhdrC3C

— MaryKay Loss Carlson (@USAmbIndia) August 4, 2017

 

I opine the Kanjeevaram saree shows off the colors of the US and India the best. Though please avoid a black blouse.

— Bangalore Aviation (@BLRAviation) August 4, 2017

 

Definitely NO black blouse, I agree!  That was just for the pictures.

— MaryKay Loss Carlson (@USAmbIndia) August 4, 2017

 

Now that my #SareeSearch is over, I'm working on the blouse-what amazing options! Thanks for the helpful ideas &suggestions!  #WeWearCulture pic.twitter.com/aBpsHdAm4j

— MaryKay Loss Carlson (@USAmbIndia) August 12, 2017

 

the Kanjeevaram. We appreciate your efforts!

— Nayanika (@nayanikaaa) August 4, 2017

 

Kanjeevaram has a tinge of Saffron & Green. Go for it.

— Shivesh Kaul (@ShKa89) August 4, 2017

 

Buy all. Wear Kanjivaram on Independence day.

— Saahil Roomani (@SaahilRoomani) August 6, 2017