About Us

Hi I am Gayathri Venkatesh, founder of ANYA,  which translates to unstoppable-unlimited.

My purpose in starting my business at the age of 58 is to come out of my comfort zone and be  productive and prove myself that it’s never too late to restart my business and achieve something new and feel accomplished and not regret for wasting time and not using my knowledge  and potential.

When I was thinking about my niche to start the business saree came to my mind. Then i realise My love for sarees started in childhood, draping my mother’s sarees in endless ways experimenting with styles before even I knew about what fashion meant.

Then I was busy with life and when my children came to college I did fashion designing course and started creating clothes for them. My designs caught the admiration of friends, family and everyone who saw them loved the designs and encouraged me to start a boutique. Inspired by this appreciation, I opened a  boutique, crafting unique designs and styles for my customers. Even after COVID forced my boutique to close, my passion remained unstoppable.

Life as an army officer’s wife, a runner and a fitness enthusiast taught me the discipline, resilience and endurance and didn’t allow me to sit idle.

While choosing a name for my brand, the word “ANYA” deeply resonated with me. It represents being limitless and unstoppable — qualities I see not only in my vision for the brand but also in my grand daughter, ANYA. With such a meaningful connection, I couldn’t choosing any other name.

At ANYA, we curate handloom cotton and linen sarees that carry tradition with in their weave yet feel modern, breathable and stylish. Each piece is curated to bring comfort, confidence and timeless elegance to every woman who values heritage