Anas Sheikh approaches textile design with the belief that true understanding begins at the source. As the founder of 23°N 69°E, his practice is rooted in lived experience, where craft is not observed from a distance but learned through immersion. His work bridges the precision of heritage textile traditions with a contemporary design language, ensuring that centuries-old techniques continue to evolve with purpose.
There is an honesty in Anas’s practice. It reveals itself through process, patience and a willingness to begin as a student. In 2019, he stepped away from digital mood boards and moved to Ajrakhpur, living and working alongside master block printers in Kachchh. Over four months, he learned every stage of the craft—from preparing natural dyes to printing fabric by hand—allowing the discipline of the process to reshape his understanding of design.
Yet mastery did not mean imitation. After embracing the exact geometry of Ajrakh, Anas sought to introduce a sense of movement and spontaneity. By hand-painting textiles before applying traditional block prints, he creates a dialogue between structure and freedom, allowing historic motifs to exist within a new visual language while preserving their essence.
Working closely with artisan communities and locally grown Kala cotton, Anas treats craft as a collaborative practice rather than a solitary pursuit. His work honours the knowledge embedded within generations of makers, ensuring that traditional textile techniques remain relevant, respected and alive in the contemporary wardrobe.
Every piece carries the imprint of time, touch and shared expertise. It is a slow, methodical process that celebrates the dignity of craftsmanship while inviting heritage to continue evolving through thoughtful innovation.
As part of Burgoyne Original Masters, Anas Sheikh represents a practice where learning, collaboration and experimentation come together—proving that tradition is not preserved by standing still, but by allowing it to grow.
Anas Sheikh approaches textile design with the belief that true understanding begins at the source. As the founder of 23°N 69°E, his practice is rooted in lived experience, where craft is not observed from a distance but learned through immersion. His work bridges the precision of heritage textile traditions with a contemporary design language, ensuring that centuries-old techniques continue to evolve with purpose.
There is an honesty in Anas’s practice. It reveals itself through process, patience and a willingness to begin as a student. In 2019, he stepped away from digital mood boards and moved to Ajrakhpur, living and working alongside master block printers in Kachchh. Over four months, he learned every stage of the craft—from preparing natural dyes to printing fabric by hand—allowing the discipline of the process to reshape his understanding of design. Yet mastery did not mean imitation. After embracing the exact geometry of Ajrakh, Anas sought to introduce a sense of movement and spontaneity. By hand-painting textiles before applying traditional block prints, he creates a dialogue between structure and freedom, allowing historic motifs to exist within a new visual language while preserving their essence. Working closely with artisan communities and locally grown Kala cotton, Anas treats craft as a collaborative practice rather than a solitary pursuit. His work honours the knowledge embedded within generations of makers, ensuring that traditional textile techniques remain relevant, respected and alive in the contemporary wardrobe.
Every piece carries the imprint of time, touch and shared expertise. It is a slow, methodical process that celebrates the dignity of craftsmanship while inviting heritage to continue evolving through thoughtful innovation. As part of Burgoyne Original Masters, Anas Sheikh represents a practice where learning, collaboration and experimentation come together—proving that tradition is not preserved by standing still, but by allowing it to grow.
