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Just to revive this topic, I had asked straight out to my husband and his family what they think about gori / western wearing Indian clothes. They all said they were happy to see anyone not born in the culture wearing their styles. It gives them pride to see their own culture expanding beyond borders. Also, although styles vary in cultures, clothing really is just clothing after all

Where people might get upset is if say someone started tying a turban, or wearing a kirpan without practicing the faith. That is not really cultural though. and more faith based. And it has nothing to do with appropriation because religion spreading is a good thing. As long as those who adopt it do so with their whole heart and not as a fad.  Like yoga has become a huge fad. Many people are wearing OM symbol now who have no idea what the religious symbolism is related to Hinduism. They are not Hindu, do not follow Hinduism but wear Hindu religious symbols. See the difference?

But clothing? Wear what makes you feel good  Punjabis in general love knowing their clothing is appreciated by others! And as I said before, my husband keeps buying me more Punjabi suits (same with his sister and my Mother-in-law). They wouldn't do that if they thought there was something wrong with it.