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India

Anavila Misra

  • Handwoven linen
  • Natural palettes
  • Relaxed sari draping

Anavila Misra developed handwoven linen saris as a foundation for relaxed, everyday dressing. Her work emphasizes fluidity, natural colors and comfortable silhouettes, including blouses designed for flexible combinations.

Five looks to know

Cream sari worn with a grey tailored shirt — Anavila Misra, Date not documented

Collection selection

Cream sari worn with a grey tailored shirt

Date not documented

The sari paired with a tailored shirt illustrates a contemporary treatment of traditional draped clothing.

Fashion Design Council of India; photographer not identified
Grey jacket over a floral tunic and cropped trousers — Anavila Misra, Date not stated

Collection selection

Grey jacket over a floral tunic and cropped trousers

Date not stated · Official collection; season not stated

Layering a soft jacket over a longer printed tunic creates relaxed, practical proportions.

Anavila / Fashion Design Council of India; photographer not individually stated
Floral wrap dress with a grey shirt — Anavila Misra, Date not stated

Collection selection

Floral wrap dress with a grey shirt

Date not stated · Official collection; season not stated

A floral wrap layer brings pattern into an otherwise muted, shirt-based ensemble.

Anavila / Fashion Design Council of India; photographer not individually stated
Sand-colored blouse and wide trousers — Anavila Misra, Date not stated

Collection selection

Sand-colored blouse and wide trousers

Date not stated · Official collection; season not stated

A narrow belt organizes the generous volume of a softly tailored blouse and trousers.

Anavila / Fashion Design Council of India; photographer not individually stated
Grey-green pleated dress — Anavila Misra, Date not stated

Collection selection

Grey-green pleated dress

Date not stated · Official collection; season not stated

Fine vertical pleats lend movement to a quiet, long-sleeved dress.

Anavila / Fashion Design Council of India; photographer not individually stated

Collections & archive pieces

1 collections represented · 1 piece

Selected work

1 piece

About Anavila Misra

Drawing on indigenous textiles and handcraft, she connects a restrained visual language with the practical needs of the wearer and sustained relationships with weavers.

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FDCI: Anavila