The drapes of Anavila at Rithihi
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A handpicked collection of Anavila sarees defining the quintessence of ‘pure’ in Sanskrit with the organic purity of textured linens will be at Colombo’s exclusive saree store Rithihi on April 29 and 30.
Anavila Misra, founder and designer of Anavila Mumbai has showcased a number of collections in India including the collection titled The Secret Life of the Forest at the Spring Resort 2014 Collection of Lakme Fashion Week and the Santhal collection inspired by the Santhal women of Jharkand. A saree wearer herself, she says, “I like it comfortable, unstarched and unclipped, with a free falling pallu which you can drape around yourself the way you want.” This is the saree she promotes in her design, soft linen drapes that are contemporary and rustic, reflecting the strength of a woman through her linen.
There will be a limited collection at Rithihi. With Rithihi’s ethos this year built on ‘Celebrating the weave’, the Anavila form, feel and detailing is well aligned to the store’s philosophy of celebrating indigenous craftsmanship.
Anavila sarees also promote sustainable craft with artisans working in sustainable employment in sustainable clusters.
