An appreciation for textiles is in Anaka's blood. In the year she was born, her mother co-founded a textile and garment business, and Anaka grew up surrounded by the texture, scent, and colours of natural fabrics. Balancing her love for traditional crafts with a desire for practical foundations, Anaka decided to pursue her bachelor's degree in Economics in the United States. After college, she worked at an economic analysis firm in New York. Throughout this time she nurtured her dream of working with textiles in India and networked with people who were in the fashion and textile industry. Finally, towards the end of her second year in consulting, she decided to quit her job and take the plunge into the world of textiles and fashion.