The enthusiast started her works of creativity at the tender age of seven as she grew up making her own handkerchiefs. Having practiced the art of hemming, knitting and embroidering etc since childhood, Anavila’s decided to set pillars for her dream by joining NIFT, Delhi.
During her graduation days, she was chosen to manage a Craft Cluster Development Project by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, in collaboration with NIFT. This milestone in her career intensified her keenness for Indian crafts and textiles. Furthermore, the designer is a nature admirer who showcases the same through her botanical inspired applique work.
Her creations are a unique invention of the casual linen sarees. She essentially concentrates patterns, colour combinations, drapes and folds. Most of her works are inspired by the Santhal women of Jharkhand, which give a unique edge of simplicity to her garments.
She marks her grand debut at the Lakme Fashion Week Summer Resort 2014, showcasing her collection titled ‘Secret Life of Forests’. Aptly titled, the linen sarees were made for the simple Indian women, printed with elements of nature.
Also, she retails her collection through Bombay Electric in Mumbai, Amethyst in Chennai , Raintree and Cinnamon in Bangalore.
