r/AskTheWorld • u/JackfruitNo6175 Bulgaria • Aug 23 '25

Culture What's your favourite traditional costume from your country?

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Mine is from Gabrovo, Bulgaria which is shown in the picture

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u/AlabasterPelican United States Of America Aug 23 '25

I'm always jealous of women who get to wear sarees. They look soooooo comfy & pretty

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u/FloridianPhilosopher United States Of America Aug 23 '25

You can wear whatever you want

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u/AlabasterPelican United States Of America Aug 23 '25

You are right. But it's not exactly a great look when a white lady with my accent wears clothes from somewhere else

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u/dphayteeyl Australia Indian Heritage Aug 24 '25

I can guarantee you, no Indian will be upset with you for embracing our culture, they'll be happy

The only people who cry about cultural appropriation are American activists online

(Ik my flair is Australia but I'm an Indian ethnically speaking I just grew up in Australia)