United in Design - || Esther & Rohit on Crafting Tiprasa Identity || Kokborok Podcast -Ep 61

Kothok Podcast Episode 61 Khulumkha (Welcome) In this episode, we sit down with two incredibly talented creative minds – Esther Laldiki, fashion designer and owner of the brand Infini, and Rohit Debbarma, a gifted artist, painter, and sculptor. They recently collaborated to design the national costume for Miss Universe India 2025 Tripura contestant, Miss Khumjar Debbarma. The costume, built around the powerful motto “Thansa” (Unity), was warmly received and celebrated for its cultural depth and artistic brilliance. Join us as we dive into their journey, creative process, inspirations, challenges, and how art and fashion together can amplify the identity and voice of the Tiprasa community on national platforms. Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome & Episode Intro 03:21 – Guests introduce themselves & their creative beginnings 05:10 – Esther’s inspiration to enter fashion design 07:11 – Rohit on art, painting & sculpting -its journey 10:26 – How the collaboration for Miss Universe India began 15:24 – Process of turning an idea into reality 17:25– Why indigenous identity in art & fashion matters along with its challenges 24:24 – Family & community reactions to the art, design, sculpture - support system 31:33 – Helping youth with identity through art & fashion 39:46 – Can art & fashion drive social change? 49:54 – How government can support indigenous creatives 55:20 – Most rewarding project moment 59:30 – Tell us about Infini brand 01:00:45 – Final message for listeners 01:06:15 – Conclusion Connect with the Guests Esther Laldiki (Infini):   / infini.agt   Rohit Debbarma:   / rohit_sculpture   Host :  / nishitdebbarma   Thumbnail Credit :   / akash_gfx6   Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to Kothok Podcast for more inspiring conversations that celebrate culture, creativity, and the Tiprasa spirit. #KothokPodcast #MissUniverseIndia2025 #Thansa #Tiprasa #Infini #ArtAndFashion