An Indian content creator, Ishan Sharma, recently shared his surprise after finding merchandise labeled “Made in Pakistan” at Harvard University in the United States. Sharma, who has been sharing his experiences of his U.S. trip on social media, visited the prestigious Ivy League school to purchase some official merchandise.
During his visit to The Harvard Shop, a student-run store selling Harvard-branded items, Sharma was first shocked by the price of the products and then by the label showing that the clothing was manufactured in Pakistan.
Sharma posted pictures of himself wearing a Harvard jacket in the school’s signature crimson and black colors. In one of the images, the label “Made in Pakistan” is clearly visible. Sharing his reaction on X, Sharma wrote, “Came to Harvard to buy merch. This one’s ₹12,000! But Made in Pakistan?!”
As his post gained traction online, several users chimed in with opinions about the merchandise. Many advised him against purchasing the jacket, citing poor quality. One user commented, “The quality is really bad. I bought a few items last year and after just 2-3 washes, they were only good for mopping the floor.” Another added, “Don’t buy it. I had the same design, and it developed lint after just one wear.”
Some users pointed out that the high price was due to the brand value rather than the cost of manufacturing. One person remarked, “Why do we always convert everything to INR? It’s just about $145. When you work in the U.S. and earn $100,000 a year, you won’t convert it to INR. Also, iPhones are made in China, yet we pay for the brand, not the manufacturing price.”
In another post, Sharma described his Harvard visit as “epic.” He shared that he explored the libraries, saw the John Harvard statue, visited the Harvard Yard and Square, and even met some students.