Nordstrom sells Indian jhola for high price, angering people

Nordstrom is selling a simple Indian cotton bag, known as a "jholas," for $48, sparking outrage over cultural appropriation and inflated pricing. The bag, marketed as an "Indian Souvenir Bag," typically costs around 100 rupees in India but is being sold at a significantly higher price by the American retailer. Social media users reacted with disbelief, highlighting the bag's everyday use in India. This incident follows a pattern of Western brands repackaging and rebranding everyday cultural items for profit, raising concerns about cultural context and fair acknowledgment of origins.