Anju Modi’s collection features Persian theme at Amazon India Couture Week

A creation by Anju Modi. AFP

A creation by Anju Modi. AP

Models wearing designs by Anju Modi. AP

Designer Anju Modi, who took inspiration from Persia for her latest bespoke line, titled Kashish, says couture in India has become more streamlined and creative minds are focusing on design more than ever.

“Couture in India has evolved – it has become more focused and design-orientated than it was before. Not just from the perspective of the designers, but also the customers, there is a sense of maturity with how our clients and customers view the garments,” Modi said.

The collection, which showcased at the Amazon India Couture Week 2015, featured lehangas and anarkalis.

“I like to work on concepts and inspirations that reflect my state of mind at that point of time. It is inspired by Persia, the miniature art developed by one of the richest ancient civilisations, the philosophical work of the renowned poet and scholar Rumi, their design repertoire and their architectural influences,” Modi said. “Since this season is about Persia, the grandiose of the extant civilisation reflects in the opulence of the collection.”