Uhm, No

Uhm, No

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Doll Community, Doll Pictures

Recently I read a Vogue article titled “The first Indian Barbie is about to change the world”.  Excuse me?  Do I want the world to change?  Absolutely, it’s way past time.  But your Indian barbie is, in fact, not the first Indian Barbie from Mattel.  Nor is it the first OOAK Indian Barbie. 

How do I know?  I have Google at my fingertips.  “OOAK Indian Barbie” or even just “Indian Barbie” and the images flood in.

The first 16 results after an incredibly easy google search that journalists should probably utilize before making false, easily disproven claims. Clickbait journalism is sad.

Excerpt:  “Her skin is TINTED, her eyes big, and brows bold. She wears her jhumkas & bangles proud with her power suit. She is ready to take on the world. Her identity is hers.”

Does that remind you of anyone?  Hmmm. Nomi pops up on that page multiple times, for a reason.

Nomi, an OOAK made to move Indian Barbie, repainted from an original Skater Barbie. She’s wearing an olive blazer, a houndstooth dress, adorable brown heels, and bangle earrings. Her arms are crossed and her expression reads “not amused”.

Please, Rituparna Som, even though you’re a writer for Vogue, stop ignoring the work of thousands of artists who have created gorgeous Indian dolls for years.  All it takes is one tiny google search, shouldn’t be too much to ask of a professional.

For anyone who want to see more Nomi pictures, I got you:

Nomi, an OOAK made to move Indian Barbie, repainted from an original Skater Barbie. She’s wearing an olive blazer, a houndstooth dress, adorable brown heels, and bangle earrings. She’s posed standing, with her hand on her hip, looking gorgeous.

She doesn’t seem bothered in the least. She’s confident and doesn’t need Vogue, or anyone else, to confirm how amazing she is.

Nomi, an OOAK made to move Indian Barbie, repainted from an original Skater Barbie. She’s wearing an olive blazer, a houndstooth dress, and bangle earrings. She’s in a power pose, with both hands on her hips, a smile on her face. Total badass.

I hope you’re all having a great weekend.

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