Meet Mora muse
PAVANA RAO
Meet Pavana Rao, an experiential learning educator whose life’s work is turning curiosity into transformation. Whether she’s crafting hands-on modules for young minds or exploring the wisdom of the wild, she believes that learning is not a subject—it’s a state of being.
Drawn to Mora through an instinctive connection with its founder, she found herself not just wearing Mora, but feeling it. “I looked like I was on vacation,” she says, recalling how the clothes made her feel—liberated, grounded, effortlessly herself.
Her style, like her philosophy, is thoughtful and unpretentious. She doesn’t follow fashion rules—she follows what feels right. Inspired by the natural world and driven by a deep reverence for simplicity, Pavana reminds us that the most powerful learning happens when we allow ourselves to be.
Who you are and what you do?
A question I don’t think I’ll ever have a fixed answer to—but if you ask what I do, I’m an experiential learning educator. My work is about designing immersive, hands-on experiences—mostly for children—that help simplify complex ideas and bring curiosity alive.
Your style in three words?
Easy. Minimal. Repeatable. I like things I can throw on and wear a hundred times over.
What excites you?
These days, it’s curiosity. I’ve shifted from thrill-seeking to skill-seeking—being outdoors, learning something new, staying present.
What inspires you?
Nature. It’s the ultimate designer. I believe every idea we have already exists in some form in nature—it just takes attention to notice it. It’s the original inspiration.
Why Mora?
I didn’t say yes for fashion, I said yes for connection. Meeting Prashansa, Mora’s founder, was like meeting a force. She carries a strong, grounded, feminine energy that the brand reflects beautifully. Mora feels like an extension of that energy—bold, intentional, and deeply creative.
Wearing Mora felt like…
Surprisingly, me. I hadn’t bought clothes in years, and I assumed these would feel restrictive. But they let me move—squat, sit cross-legged, sprawl on the floor—and still feel effortless. I felt like I was on vacation without compromising who I am.
A fashion rule you love breaking?
All of them—mainly because I don’t know any. I love clothes that are loose, unstructured, and totally inappropriate for the “occasion.” If I want to wear running shorts to a restaurant, I will.
Your Mora pick?
The skirt and top. I love separates because I move a lot in my work, and these allow that without losing any elegance. The little details sealed it.
Uplifting women around you
By being radically myself. That human, honest version gives other women permission to do the same. I think that’s the real magic. Also, working with children has taught me: “we consciously teach what we know but we subconsciously teach who we are.”
Women who inspire you?
All women. Truly. From my mom and grandmom to my friends and sisters, I take little pieces from their stories and carry them with me.
Styling white, the Mora way?
Keep it simple. I’d pair it with my usuals—rings, earrings, sneakers or flip flops. Sunglasses and a breeze. That’s it.
One piece you’d steal?
Anything vintage from Kim Kardashian’s closet—those bold, unapologetic pieces that take up space. Not my style, but deeply inspiring. Also? My grandma’s saree. I’ve been eyeing it for years.