Anjali Kanodia Saraf is the founder of New Leaf, a Made in India brand focused on handcrafted bags that feature traditional Indian art forms. Her journey began in school, where she started creating personalised gifts, and gradually grew into a full-time practice rooted in working with heritage crafts. Over the last eight years, she has worked closely with different Indian art forms, with a deep focus on Lippan art, which she has been practicing and refining for the past two years.
At New Leaf, Anjali works primarily with Lippan art, mandala patterns, and mirrorwork, adapting these techniques onto functional accessories like sling bags, totes, and potlis. Each piece begins with sketching and layout planning, followed by careful application of mud and mirrors, drying time, and final stitching. A standard Lippan art bag takes about two to three days to complete, with more detailed pieces taking longer. Her approach balances traditional techniques with modern shapes and usability, creating objects that are meant to be used daily while staying true to the craft and the hands that make them.
