Anjuna Langevin: A Quebec Designer Inspired by the Craftsmanship of Nepalese Artisans

Anjuna Langevin: A Quebec Designer Inspired by the Craftsmanship of Nepalese Artisans

Anjuna Langevin has been designing clothing since her childhood. She grew up in her family’s workshop, where clothing and leather accessories were made, surrounded by artist and artisan friends who showed her their creations. She learned to sew with her aunts and her grandmother.

“I was fascinated by my grandmother’s large loom, by the lines of color that formed patterns. One day, my grandmother gave me her most precious possession: a quilt she had sewn from old pieces of clothing woven by the women in our family. She had carefully decorated it with several different embroidery stitches. When she gave it to me, I felt it was an important moment. A way of telling me: I am proud of you. You continue to work with our heritage, what we have created, the techniques passed down by our mothers.”

In Nepal, she encountered spontaneous people whose human connections carry the kindness of family bonds. She also discovered highly talented artisans who have been weaving, hand-printing, and embroidering saris for thousands of years. Textile art is deeply rooted in their traditions.

It was in Nepal that Anjuna designed her first clothing collections, using local cotton and incorporating hand-printed designs and embroidery.