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India

Anamika Khanna

  • Indian handcraft
  • Experimental silhouettes
  • Color-rich trousseau

Anamika Khanna combines Indian craft with contemporary silhouettes across couture and ready-to-wear. A self-taught designer who gained recognition through the Damania Fashion Award in 1995, she built a practice centered on color, handwork and experimentation.

Five looks to know

Printed asymmetric cape with matching trousers — Anamika Khanna, Date not documented

Collection selection

Printed asymmetric cape with matching trousers

Date not documented

The asymmetric cape and coordinated printed trousers show an occasionwear silhouette beyond a conventional dress.

Fashion Design Council of India; photographer not identified
Multicolored printed long dress, front model — Anamika Khanna, Date not stated

Collection selection

Multicolored printed long dress, front model

Date not stated · Official collection; season not stated

A profusion of small printed motifs covers the long, fluid silhouette.

Anamika Khanna / Fashion Design Council of India; photographer not individually stated
Pink ombré tunic and patterned trousers — Anamika Khanna, Date not stated

Collection selection

Pink ombré tunic and patterned trousers

Date not stated · Official collection; season not stated

A broad tunic and loosely draped trousers favor generous volume over a tightly fitted outline.

Anamika Khanna / Fashion Design Council of India; photographer not individually stated
Red draped trousers with a sheer cape — Anamika Khanna, Date not stated

Collection selection

Red draped trousers with a sheer cape

Date not stated · Official collection; season not stated

A light cape extends the movement of brightly colored, gathered trousers.

Anamika Khanna / Fashion Design Council of India; photographer not individually stated
Graphic skirt and black cropped top — Anamika Khanna, Date not stated

Collection selection

Graphic skirt and black cropped top

Date not stated · Official collection; season not stated

Bold print on a full skirt contrasts with the simple geometry of a short black top.

Anamika Khanna / Fashion Design Council of India; photographer not individually stated

Collections & archive pieces

1 collections represented · 1 piece

Selected work

1 piece

About Anamika Khanna

Her trousseau clothing carries traditional techniques into globally informed forms, with international presentations extending that dialogue beyond India.