Sari diplomacy

Sari diplomacy is the use of the sari by non-Asian women as a diplomatic uniform.

Cherie Blair was the first British First Lady to dress up in sarees and salwar suits on formal occasions.[1]

Samantha Cameron, was also noted for her appearance at a Diwali event in London in silk saree[2] which was described by Hello Magazine as "splendid".[3]

References

  1. ^ Suri, Sanjay. "Cherie's Sari Diplomacy The First Lady dons a sari and Prince Charles quotes the Vedas in a toast to Indo-UK ties". Magazine, Dec 01, 1997. Outlook. Retrieved 9 November 2013.
  2. ^ "Saree diplomacy of David Cameron's wife Samantha Cameron". Article, Nov 7, 2013. The Economic Times. Archived from the original on November 9, 2013. Retrieved 9 November 2013.
  3. ^ Roy, Sandip. "She pleats to conquer: Samantha Cameron's sari triumph". Article, Nov 6, 2013. First Post. Retrieved 9 November 2013.