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India

Anju Modi

  • Textile revival
  • Zari embroidery
  • Bandhani and handweaves

Anju Modi has built her label around research into Indian textiles and close work with master craftspeople and weavers. Since 1990, her designs have drawn on regional culture, architecture and historical techniques.

Five looks to know

Yellow occasionwear ensembles — Anju Modi, Date not documented

Collection selection

Yellow occasionwear ensembles

Date not documented

A published and attributed example of this designer or label’s work: Yellow occasionwear ensembles.

Fashion Design Council of India; photographer not identified
Purple embroidered coat over a yellow skirt — Anju Modi, Date not documented

Collection selection

Purple embroidered coat over a yellow skirt

Date not documented

Embroidery makes the garment’s surface a central part of its design.

Fashion Design Council of India; photographer not identified
Yellow bridal ensemble with a pink veil — Anju Modi, Date not documented

Collection selection

Yellow bridal ensemble with a pink veil

Date not documented

A distinct representative design documented in the cited collection or official catalog.

Fashion Design Council of India; photographer not identified
Blue and green flowing dress — Anju Modi, Date not documented

Collection selection

Blue and green flowing dress

Date not documented

Soft folds shape the silhouette and suggest movement around the body.

Fashion Design Council of India; photographer not identified
White dress with a pale pink drape — Anju Modi, Date not documented

Collection selection

White dress with a pale pink drape

Date not documented

Soft folds shape the silhouette and suggest movement around the body.

Fashion Design Council of India; photographer not identified

Collections & archive pieces

1 collections represented · 1 piece

Selected work

1 piece

About Anju Modi

Chanderi weaving, Kota fabrics, Varanasi zari and Bandhani are among the traditions she brings into richly detailed contemporary couture.

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FDCI: Anju Modi