Independence Day 2017: US Chargé d’Affaires wins hearts after donning Kanjeevaram during celebrations

US envoy MaryKay Carlson won the internet in India after she showed up for the 70^th Independence Day celebrations donning a Kanjeevaram saree.

Interestingly, the Charge d'Affaires at the US Embassy in New Delhi had taken to Twitter on August 4 to ask her followers what saree she should wear to the event. Creating the hashtag #sareesearch won the internet, with her followers and Twitterati taking it upon themselves to help Carlson find the best saree.

Today, she finally wore the saree of people's choice and tweeted a picture of it.

It all started on August 4, when Carlson took to Twitter asking all to vote for the best saree out of four. Her choices were: Jamdani, Kanjeevaram, Tussar and Dupion Silks.

It was hard to narrow down my #SareeSearch to only four. Watch the video to see my choices. #WeWearCulture @minmsme @ChairmanKvic pic.twitter.com/hj7AWXO6Br

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

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

Soon, Carlson's search for saree ended, but she decided to keep it a surprise. Instead, she tweeted:

Thanks for helping w/ my #SareeSearch. Great feedback- I’ve learned so much! Check back on #IndependenceDay to see which saree won the poll! pic.twitter.com/yFgQCjvIMo

— MaryKay Loss Carlson (@USAmbIndia) August 10, 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

Finally, today, Carlson wore the saree of "voters' choice" and tweeted a picture of herself to her followers

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

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

The winner was a beautiful and classic red Kanjeevaram silk saree.

Twitterati loved Carlson's saree debut. "Magnificent mam. You look great in the saree," "Ma'am!! Looking Gorgeous!!! Sincere gratitude for embracing our culture on this auspicious day," are some of the compliment Carlson received on Twitter.