Akanksha Deo Sharma is an Indian industrial designer, textile innovator and visual artist. Her works combine Indian textile history, handicrafts and construction techniques to develop a minimal, clean and playful outcome. In 2020 she is enlisted on #8 in ''Forbes India'' 30 Under 30 list. She is the only woman from India working with

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, a Dutch-based

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multinational group.

Early life

Akanksha Deo Sharma studying in commerce background and after she attends the

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. After her graduation in 2016, she went to Sweden for a 10-month internship. Currently, she is working in Gurugram for

. She had before also worked with various brands such as Cell Design, Raw Mango, and Love Birds.

Awards

* Elle Decor India Best Designer Award 2009

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Sharma, Akanksha Deo 1992 births Indian textile designers IKEA people National Institute of Fashion Technology alumni Living people