A Delhi based designer, Anjali Kalia has been a venerable name of Indian fashion for over one and a half decade. Having graduated from National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi in 1995 with flying colors, the designer worked with Rohit Bal for 5 years before moving on her own. 

It was in 2003 that the designer along with Sajid Khan set up ‘Maya’, a label which showcased across India under Manish Malhotra and Anjali Kalia designing for the label. Later Anjali launched her label ‘Divine Design’ and exhibited her collection at many prestigious events. Over the passing years, the traditional dying Indian crafts and arts caught her eye and she got indulged in projects like Tuesday collective giving voice to craft revival. The designer is now associated with Sanskriti Kendra and believes that the craft is like a seed carried in a woman’s womb which needs to be nurtured. She is also the member of the Crafts Council of India, and has been involved in various workshops to enhance the design potential of indigenous crafts. Besides Anjali is also connected to many NGOs who work for welfare of impoverished artisans and craftsmen across the country.

Coming to her design sensibility, Anjali has always had narrated stories through her graceful collections; stories reflecting evolving India. Influenced and inspired by a self-motivated research into Indian Aesthetics and Design Philosophy, Anjali’s design skills have evolved to reflect India on its path of constant growth and evolution. She is sensitive towards maintaining a balance between Indian Aesthetics and contemporary demands. She relates to simplicity and purity, not only in design, but also thought, word and deed.

Anjali has many laurels to her name and it started way back in 1995 when she was awarded the CMAI (Clothing Manufacturers Association of India) Award for the Most Creative Graduating Collection. 

Anjali currently is straddling between her love for designing and soul for social welfare. She majorly retails from Ogaan and Collage.

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