The IKKIVI Podcast: Exploring Fashion, Culture and Values

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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. Tune in as we release new episodes every fortnight. Visit our store: https://www.ikkivi.com/

  1. S4E08: Luxury, Heritage & Sustainability: A New Era of Indian Design | Esha Gupta

    1 JULY

    S4E08: Luxury, Heritage & Sustainability: A New Era of Indian Design | Esha Gupta

    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 luxury living in India. As Esha puts it, her passion lies at the intersection of fabulous design, sustainability, and conscious luxury and that passion is evident in every project she curates. In this episode, we talk about what makes design truly thoughtful, the evolving ecosystem of emerging design studios in India, and how Indian aesthetics are being celebrated and represented on a global platform. Whether you're a design enthusiast, a creative professional, or simply someone interested in the intersection of culture, design, and sustainability, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Follow Esha: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/guptaesha/  Explore Design Pataki: https://www.designpataki.com/  Follow our Host and Founder:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nivi Murthy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow our socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ikkivi.podcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Ikkivi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our store:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ikkivi.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    38 min
  2. S4E07: The Cultural Power of Flowers & How it is More Than Just Decoration | Sakshi Gupta

    17 JUNE

    S4E07: The Cultural Power of Flowers & How it is More Than Just Decoration | Sakshi Gupta

    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 cultural connection. With an intuitive and artistic approach, she creates timeless floral experiences that are full of meaning and beauty. In this episode, we explore her journey as a floral artist, and the power of flowers in design, not just as visual decoration, but as a medium for memory, identity, and cultural symbolism. We dive into how she translates emotions into aesthetics, the decisions behind her unique design process, and the emotional and sensory spaces she crafts through each event. While Sakshi’s work often shines through modern Indian weddings, this conversation expands beyond that to look at how florals reflect personal heritage, collective memory, and sustainable values. We also discuss the often-overlooked topic of sustainability in the flower industry, and how creating something so ephemeral can have a lasting emotional and cultural impact. If you’ve ever been moved by flowers, or wondered about their deeper significance in design and storytelling, this episode offers a beautiful, reflective look at the intersections of florals, culture, and conscious creativity. Follow Sakshi: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thegirlwithideas/?hl=en  Follow our Host and Founder:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nivi Murthy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow our socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ikkivi.podcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Ikkivi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our store:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ikkivi.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    45 min
  3. S4E06: “I didn’t set out to be a writer, I set out to write” - Author and Civil Servant Daribha Lyndem

    13 MAY

    S4E06: “I didn’t set out to be a writer, I set out to write” - Author and Civil Servant Daribha Lyndem

    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 shape the stories we choose to tell. She reflects on her relationship with cultural identity, navigating vulnerability in writing, and how she balances her life in civil service with a rich creative practice. Follow Daribha: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/daribhagram/?hl=en Follow our Host and Founder:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nivi Murthy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow our socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ikkivi.podcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Ikkivi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our store:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ikkivi.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    51 min
  4. S4E05: What is Regenerative Fashion? Inside Oshadi Collective's Soil-to-Garment Story | Nishanth Chopra

    29 APR

    S4E05: What is Regenerative Fashion? Inside Oshadi Collective's Soil-to-Garment Story | Nishanth Chopra

    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 garment from seed to sew, the practices they use on their farms, and the challenges of working in sync with nature in an industry built for speed. We also explore whether regeneration can scale, and how India’s rich agricultural and textile heritage could shape a more grounded future for fashion. Whether you're passionate about conscious fashion, climate action, circular economy, or the future of sustainable textiles, this conversation will leave you inspired and informed. Follow Oshadi Collective: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/oshadi_collective/?hl=en  Follow our Host and Founder:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nivi Murthy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow our socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ikkivi.podcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Ikkivi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our store:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ikkivi.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    56 min
  5. S4E04: This Denim School is Revolutionising Fashion Education in India | Sukhraj Singh

    15 APR

    S4E04: This Denim School is Revolutionising Fashion Education in India | Sukhraj Singh

    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 fashion can be both innovative and rooted in tradition. Sukhraj breaks down the full lifecycle of a garment—from spinning and weaving to natural dyeing and construction—offering a rare, immersive look into how designers can create with intention and care. Whether you're a fashion student, educator, or conscious creative, this conversation will shift how you think about design, sustainability, and the role of education in shaping the next generation of change-makers. Follow Indenium: https://www.instagram.com/indenium_srd/ Apply to join the Indenium School of Responsible Design: https://www.indenium.in/ Follow our Host and Founder:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nivi Murthy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow our socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ikkivi.podcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Ikkivi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our store:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ikkivi.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    57 min
  6. S4E03: The Truth About Plastic Waste & Why Recycling Won't Save Us | Nour Tayara

    1 APR

    S4E03: The Truth About Plastic Waste & Why Recycling Won't Save Us | Nour Tayara

    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 this episode, we dive deep into the truth behind plastic waste—unpacking shocking facts, the real impact of recycling, and what businesses and individuals can do to drive change. We’ll also explore innovative solutions, from plastic alternatives to refillable beauty, and discuss how organizations like AORA and rePurpose Global are tackling this crisis. If you’ve ever wondered what it truly means to be "plastic-negative" or how to make a real difference in your plastic footprint, this conversation is for you. Let’s get started. Follow Nour Tayara here: https://www.instagram.com/nourness/ Follow our Host and Founder:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nivi Murthy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow our socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ikkivi.podcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Ikkivi⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our store:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ikkivi.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    59 min
  7. S4E02: The Power of Intuition in Fashion and Business | Karishma Shah

    18 MAR

    S4E02: The Power of Intuition in Fashion and Business | Karishma Shah

    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 balances sustainability with business growth. We also talk about the power of following your intuition, going with the flow in decision-making, and trusting the creative process while running a business. We’re so excited for you to listen to this conversation! Follow our Host and Founder:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nivi Murthy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow our socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ikkivi.podcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Ikkivi⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our store:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ikkivi.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    55 min
  8. S4E01: This Record-Breaking Red Dress Took 14 Years to Make | Kirstie Macleod

    4 MAR

    S4E01: This Record-Breaking Red Dress Took 14 Years to Make | Kirstie Macleod

    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 connections Kirstie built with artisans worldwide—from Lambani craftswomen in South India to remote village embroiderers. She shares how the project evolved over the years, its survival through challenges like the pandemic, and the deeply personal narratives stitched into every thread. Tune in to hear Kirstie’s journey before The Red Dress, her process of managing a global creative movement, and her vision for its future. This episode dives into creativity, perseverance, ethical fashion, slow craft, and the power of embroidery in storytelling and social change. Watch the documentary by Black Bark Films: https://vimeo.com/646523063  Follow Kirstie’s work here: https://reddressembroidery.com/  Follow our Host and Founder:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nivi Murthy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow our socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ikkivi.podcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Ikkivi⁠⁠⁠ Visit our store:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ikkivi.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    52 min
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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. Tune in as we release new episodes every fortnight. Visit our store: https://www.ikkivi.com/

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