The Urdu word ANA captures the true essence, prestige, and self-respect of a woman. Moreover, it bears a profound connection to the distinguished persona of the founder, Asma Nafis Ansari, the esteemed CEO of the company. She was awarded with the Best Graduation Award by NIFT Kolkata in 2017 and ultimately got placed in Nautinati, a renowned kids wear brand, as a designer. After dedicating a year of her professional life to the company, she eventually made the decision to return to her hometown. She started learning more about Islam, and one day while going through the Tafseer of Surah Noor, she discovered that Allah deeply appreciates women who choose to be modest by following the Sunnah by being in hijab or niqab, and it inspired a deep passion within her to create modest clothing.
This enlightenment gave birth to the indigenous brand ANA - Modest Language of Fashion and Comfort, in October 2020. What began as a passion project by Asma Nafis soon evolved into a purpose-driven brand which customises modestwear as per the customer's needs. Believing in the power of unity and shared dreams, Asma was joined by her younger sisters, Zohra Nafis and Bushra Nafis. Together, they harnessed the potential of social media, primarily Instagram, building a strong digital presence and positioning ANA at the forefront of the modest fashion movement. The sister-led partnership flourished not only as business collaborators but also as women who supported and uplifted one another throughout their entrepreneurial journey. Their love for fashion and dedication to their customers made ANA a symbol of sisterhood and empowerment. Asma was followed by her husband, Zeeshan Kareem, who became the pillar of the company and the backbone of the company's vision. Together, they proved that dreams can be transformed into reality with unwavering determination, passion, and the power of unity. Coming from a small city in Uttar Pradesh, the story became an inspiration for women entrepreneurs, reminding everyone that when sisters join forces, they can conquer the world and create something truly extraordinary. Asma has been awarded the Outstanding Woman in Textiles and Fashion at the FICCI FLO UP Women’s Award 2021–22 by ex-railway minister Suresh Prabhu, followed by the Woman Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 award at the Woman Leaders Forum.
This enlightenment gave birth to the indigenous brand ANA - Modest Language of Fashion and Comfort, in October 2020. What began as a passion project by Asma Nafis soon evolved into a purpose-driven brand which customises modestwear as per the customer's needs. Believing in the power of unity and shared dreams, Asma was joined by her younger sisters, Zohra Nafis and Bushra Nafis. Together, they harnessed the potential of social media, primarily Instagram, building a strong digital presence and positioning ANA at the forefront of the modest fashion movement. The sister-led partnership flourished not only as business collaborators but also as women who supported and uplifted one another throughout their entrepreneurial journey. Their love for fashion and dedication to their customers made ANA a symbol of sisterhood and empowerment. Asma was followed by her husband, Zeeshan Kareem, who became the pillar of the company and the backbone of the company's vision. Together, they proved that dreams can be transformed into reality with unwavering determination, passion, and the power of unity. Coming from a small city in Uttar Pradesh, the story became an inspiration for women entrepreneurs, reminding everyone that when sisters join forces, they can conquer the world and create something truly extraordinary. Asma has been awarded the Outstanding Woman in Textiles and Fashion at the FICCI FLO UP Women’s Award 2021–22 by ex-railway minister Suresh Prabhu, followed by the Woman Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 award at the Woman Leaders Forum.
