Founders: Enda Noone and Nilisha Kohli
While doing their Masters in Dublin in early 2000, Irish-born Enda Noone and his Indian classmate Nilisha Kohli bonded over their love for beautiful and original design. Once, after a frustrating Christmas shopping trip, they hit a bar and started talking about how there was nothing exciting or unique offered by brands any more. This sparked an idea – to create an online one-stop shop for quality products reflecting fine Indian craftsmanship in both the fields of fashion and of interiors. Thus Ikka Dukka, which literally means ‘rare’ in Hindi, was founded. Their offerings are delightful – candles, quilts, lights and accessories, all of local Indian materials, crafted carefully by hand. Everything has the charm and warmth of a local flea market find – attractive and unique.
“Our mission is to make and curate the best handcrafted Indian products. Each piece has a one-of-a-kind appeal, and the look of a treasured find. We wanted to create a brand that respected individuality in style, combined the traditions of Indian craftsmanship with good contemporary design. We also use sustainable materials wherever we can and wholeheartedly support the ‘made and designed in India’ cause,” Noone says.
