"Paris is a yearly ritual; I go there for Maison & Objet, which is a trade fair dedicated to professionals working in lifestyle, decoration and design," says the petite and talented Anavila Sindhu Misra, whose linen saris have taken the world of artsy women by storm.

"I showcase my home line there," she says, "Apart from work it is a brilliant place to meet like-minded professionals from all over the world."