VISION.
CRAFT.
PURPOSE.
Nayana Kodesia
Designer, Founder & Creative Director
Designer and founder with 10 years of experience in international fashion across India, the UK, Canada, and the USA. Specializing in luxury and sustainable design, with experience at Banana Republic, Canada Goose, Ellie Mae Studios, and Manish Arora, alongside building independent labels NYNA and Dumroo.
Work that balances heritage and innovation, sustainability and profitability—proving that craft and commerce can thrive together
Dumroo
Alongside apparel design, Dumroo was founded as a home linens brand dedicated to reviving India’s artisanal traditions through a modern lens. Inspired by the rhythm and positive vibrations of its namesake instrument, Dumroo brings craft into contemporary living with thoughtfully designed, handwoven linens that celebrate heritage while embracing simplicity and function. Each piece is created in collaboration with master artisans — weaving together heritage, sustainability, and timeless design to make the handmade an integral part of modern life.
To explore my design process further or discuss potential collaborations, please get in touch.
Skills
Technical
Creative Direction
Pattern Cutting
Draping
Sewing
Garment Construction
Tech Packs
Embroidery Design & CADs
Print Design & CAD
Design & Trend Research
Competitor Analysis
Consumer & Market Research
Size Grading
Garment Fitting
Digital and hand drawing
Styling
Management
Cross Functional Teams
(Product Developers; Merchandiser; Inventory Managers; Visual Designers; Marketing; Stylists; Store managers; Leadership)Inventory
Studio Ops
Fabric & Trim Sourcing
International Vendor
Tools
Adobe Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Gerber
Oracle
CLO-3D
Figma
Miro
PLM tools