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The IKKIVI Podcast: Exploring Fashion, Culture and Values

Welcome to The IKKIVI Podcast, where we explore the vibrant intersection of fashion, culture, and conscious values. Each episode features leaders, change-makers, and disruptors from a variety of fields, doing incredible things. Our mission is to inspire and foster a community of creative and thoughtful individuals through compelling conversations that delve into their unique perspectives. Each episode invites you to reflect, engage, and grow, as we collectively shape a more conscious vibrant future

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S4E12: How Bold Jewelry is Blending Heritage,...

The IKKIVI Podcast: Exploring Fashion, Culture and... ·

2025/09/02

Welcome to Season 4, Episode 12 of The IKKIVI Podcast, where we sit down with Poonam Thimmaih, the creative force behind Maalicious Jewelry, a brand that beautifully weaves together heritage, community, and craftsmanship.From her Kodava roots to her life as a New Yorker and immigrant entrepreneur, Poonam shares how her personal journey, motherhood, and cultural inspirations shaped Maalicious into a brand that empowers women artisans in India while creating bold, statement jewelry pieces with

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00:50:44

S4E11: From India to the World: Fashion, Culture and...

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2025/08/19

Welcome to Season 4, Episode 11 of The IKKIVI Podcast, where we sit down with Priyanka Khanna, author, art, design, and fashion writer, and speaker based in Mumbai. After beginning her career at Hearst Magazines in New York, Priyanka went on to spend 15 years as Fashion Features Director at Vogue India, where she played a key role in shaping how Indian fashion, culture, and design are represented across print and digital platforms. Today, she is a contributing editor at The World of Interiors and

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00:45:21

S4E10: How the Toda Community is Using Craft to Weave...

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2025/08/05

Welcome to Season 4, Episode 10 of The IKKIVI Podcast. In this episode, we’re joined by Ramya Reddy, a visual storyteller, photographer, and founder of Coonoor&Co, a place-based creative studio rooted in the Nilgiris of South India. Through her work across photography, publishing, and craft, Ramya explores the deep connections between art, ecology, and community. Her thoughtful, collaborative approach brings attention to indigenous wisdom, cultural preservation, and sustainable storytelling in a

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00:56:24

S4E09: How Writing Heals: A Journey Through Slowness...

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2025/07/22

Welcome to Season 4, Episode 9 of The IKKIVI Podcast, a space for meaningful, slow, and intentional conversations on how we live, create, and connect. In this episode, we speak with Ankita Shah, an Indian-Nepali writer and poet whose work explores the tender landscapes of grief, love, longing, and memory. Her deeply personal poetry and essays featured in Vogue India, Soup Magazine, Firstpost, and Anomaly gently invite us to pause, reflect, and attune ourselves to the quiet details of everyday

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00:38:15

S4E08: Luxury, Heritage & Sustainability: A New Era...

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2025/07/01

Welcome to The IKKIVI Podcast. I’m your host, Nivi Murthy.Today, I’m in conversation with Esha Gupta, the founder and editor of Design Pataki, a leading voice in India’s design and architecture landscape. With over two decades of experience and a design education from Parsons School of Design, Esha brings a global outlook that remains deeply rooted in Indian culture and craftsmanship.Through Design Pataki, she has redefined how we see and engage with interior design, sustainable architecture, and

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00:45:24

S4E07: The Cultural Power of Flowers & How it is More...

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2025/06/17

Welcome back to The IKKIVI Podcast, where we explore conscious living through the lens of culture, craft, and creativity. I’m your host, Nivi Murthy, and today we’re joined by Sakshi Gupta, the creative force behind The Girl With Ideas, a wedding design and floral styling studio known for its poetic, intimate, and story-driven celebrations.Sakshi’s work draws deeply from the everyday: family traditions, travel, nature, and especially flowers, using them as tools for emotional storytelling and

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00:50:59

S4E06: “I didn’t set out to be a writer, I set out to...

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2025/05/13

Welcome back to the IKKIVI Podcast!In this episode, we’re joined by Daribha Lyndem, civil servant, writer, and storyteller, whose debut book Name Place Animal Thing weaves together memory, place, and identity with striking intimacy and nuance. Set in Shillong, the book captures the quiet complexities of growing up in a world marked by cultural transitions and personal awakenings.We talk to Daribha about her creative journey, what drew her to storytelling in its many forms, and the memories that

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00:56:14

S4E05: What is Regenerative Fashion? Inside Oshadi...

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2025/04/29

Welcome back to the IKKIVI Podcast — In today’s episode, we speak with Nishant, founder of Oshadi Collective, a regenerative fashion initiative based in Tamil Nadu, India. Oshadi is building a new system for fashion that begins with the soil, centering nature, community, and craft in every step.We talk about the vision behind Oshadi, what it means to go beyond sustainability, and how regeneration allows for healing of land, people, and process. Nishant walks us through what it takes to grow a

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00:56:41

S4E04: This Denim School is Revolutionising Fashion...

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2025/04/15

Welcome to Season 4, Episode 4 of the IKKIVI Podcast!In this episode we are joined by Sukhraj Singh—founder of the Indenium School of Responsible Design and a leading voice in denim, indigo, and sustainable fashion. With over 20 years of industry experience, Sukhraj shares how he's transforming fashion education by centering process, craft, and hands-on learning.We explore what sustainability in fashion truly means today, why responsible design goes far beyond materials, and how the future of

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00:58:31

S4E03: The Truth About Plastic Waste & Why Recycling...

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2025/04/01

Welcome to Season 4, Episode 3 of the IKKIVI Podcast!The reality of plastic use is something we can’t escape—it's embedded in almost everything we use on a daily basis. From packaging to clothing, electronics to beauty products, plastic is everywhere. For years, we’ve been told that recycling is the solution, but the reality is far more complex. So, how big is the plastic waste problem really? Who profits from keeping the myths around plastic alive? And most importantly, what can we do about it?In

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00:54:49

S4E02: The Power of Intuition in Fashion and Business...

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2025/03/18

Welcome back to The IKKIVI Podcast! I’m your host, Nivi Murthy, and today, we’re joined by Karishma Shah, the founder of Paeony—a brand that blends intuitive design with sustainability. With a background in fine arts and years of curatorial experience, Karishma approaches fashion as a medium for self-expression, prioritizing emotion and connection over fleeting trends.In this episode, we explore her journey—what led her to start Paeony, the challenges of building a conscious brand, and how she

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00:52:03

S4E01: This Record-Breaking Red Dress Took 14 Years...

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2025/03/04

For 14 years, artist Kirstie Macleod brought together 380+ artisans from 51 countries to create The Red Dress—a breathtaking hand-embroidered gown that tells stories of heritage, resilience, and empowerment. Made from 87 panels of burgundy silk dupion, this extraordinary piece has now earned a place in Guinness World Records 2025 as the largest collaborative embroidery project ever.In this Season 4 premiere of The IKKIVI Podcast, we uncover the origins of The Red Dress Project and the deep

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00:44:12

S3E20: Balancing Today’s Challenges and Tomorrow’s...

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2024/11/12

Welcome to episode 20 of season 3 of the IKKIVI podcast. Today, we’re thrilled to sit down with Dominique Drakeford, an influential leader in sustainable fashion, environmental justice, and cultural storytelling. With over 15 years of experience, Dominique has transformed the conversation around sustainability, not just as an educator but as a cultural pioneer who bridges community, fashion, and justice. Her work, from Sustainable Brooklyn to her upcoming podcast Compost, Cotton and Cornrows,

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S3E19: Myths, Mysteries and the Magic of Ayurveda |...

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2024/10/29

Welcome to episode 19 of the IKKIVI Podcast season 3. We’re thrilled to welcome Kavita Khosa, Founder and CEO of PUREARTH, whose passion for clean beauty, wellness, and social impact led her on a transformative journey from Banking and being a lawyer to the high-altitude Himalayas. Kavita embraced her Indian roots, building PUREARTH on the foundations of Ayurvedic tradition and sustainability. Her work uplifts communities through partnerships with women’s micro-credit and self-help groups, combining

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00:59:39

S3E18: Jewelry as Expression: Eina Ahluwalia's Unique...

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2024/10/15

Welcome to episode 18 of 'The IKKIVI Podcast’ Season 3. Today, we’re thrilled to be joined by the incredibly talented Eina, a visionary jewelry designer and Creative Director who has been redefining how we view accessories for over two decades.Eina’s journey is a fascinating one—from leaving the corporate world after completing her MBA, to training at some of the world’s top contemporary jewelry schools in Italy and the Netherlands, to building a globally recognized brand that has graced the pages

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00:52:31

S3E17: A New Era of Cultural Tourism Redefining...

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2024/10/01

Welcome to episode 17 of 'The IKKIVI Podcast’ Season 3. Today, we are excited to speak with Akshita M. Bhanjdeo, a visionary in luxury travel and media. She is the Editor-in-Chief of Travel + Leisure South Asia and co-owner of the historic Belgadia Palace. Her unique blend of heritage and modern hospitality has earned her numerous accolades, including the CNBC She Shakti Award.In this episode, we’ll explore how Akshita’s personal background has shaped her creative vision, her journey to becoming a

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S3E16: The Whimsical World of Paño: A Giant Doll Head...

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2024/09/10

Welcome to episode 16 of The IKKIVI Podcast. Today we have with us Sanskriti Sharma, a 30-year-old visionary artist from Delhi. Sanskriti is the creative force behind Paño, a character born straight out of her imagination. Paño, meaning 'a piece of cloth' in Spanish, represents much more than just a symbol—it's a form of escapism, a way to break free from the monotony of daily life and tap into the boundless potential of creativity. Through Paño's big doll head and expressive eyes,

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S3E15: Reflecting on 9 Years of IKKIVI: Raw Moments &...

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2024/08/27

Welcome to episode 15 of The IKKIVI Podcast Season 3. This is a solo episode with our host Nivi Murthy, founder of IKKIVI. We’re celebrating 9 years of IKKIVI and in this episode I share with you stories from 2015 all the way up until now. I share our journey that has been nothing short of challenging, inspirational, educational, emotional and very very fulfilling. Thank you for listening to The IKKIVI Podcast and we hope you enjoy this episode.Visit our store: ⁠⁠⁠ikkivi.com⁠⁠⁠ Follow our host:

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00:42:54

S3E14: The Energy of Colour and Exploring Art as a...

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2024/08/14

Welcome to episode 14 of The IKKIVI Podcast Season 3. In this episode, we have with us Priyanka Thaker, a multi-dimensional artist working with different mediums and narratives, from towering murals that dominate the urban landscape to intimate installations that beckon viewers into hidden realms of imagination.In this episode, Priyanka shares her journey from a childhood filled with imagination to the founding of her creative and innovative brand, House of Berserk. We’ll explore how her early

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00:34:20

S3E13: Paper from Textile Waste? Inside Bluecat's...

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2024/07/30

Welcome to episode 13 of The IKKIVI Podcast Season 3. Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Kavya Madappa, a coffee planter, a fierce eco-conscious entrepreneur and the visionary behind Amanvana, an eco-friendly spa resort in Coorg, and Bluecat Paper, a sustainable tree-free paper company. Her story is one of resilience, purpose, and unwavering commitment to creating a more beautiful and sustainable world. We talk about her innovative business Bluecat paper, what drove her to start this

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