Ikatan celebrates India’s Ikat weaving heritage, where every thread carries legacy, patience, and artistry. We blend handcrafted tradition with modern aesthetics, creating pieces that feel rooted, relevant, and timeless. At its heart, Ikatan is about preserving culture while reimagining it for a global stage.
Our Vision
We aim to build a global presence for Indian Ikat by elevating it from textile to timeless art. Our vision is to empower weaver communities, honour their heritage, and create a future where craftsmanship meets global appreciation.
Our Mission
As a non-profit, Ikatan invests directly into the lives of artisans—supporting better wages, education, and wellbeing. Our mission is to protect the Ikat craft through design, storytelling, and ethical action, ensuring its legacy thrives across generations.
Mrs. Jagi Mangat Panda
A visionary in Indian media, Jagi Mangat Panda co-founded OTV and champions social impact through education, women’s rights, and cultural preservation. With Ikatan, she transforms heritage into opportunity for weavers, creating dignity through design.
Ms. Litisha Mangat Panda
Litisha Mangat Panda heads OTV News and leads CSR initiatives at Odisha Television Network, OTV Cares. Alongside this, she is also a Director at Ikatan, a purpose-led luxury brand founded by her mother, Jagi Mangat Panda, to globalize India’s Ikat heritage. Litisha plays a key role in shaping Ikatan’s strategy, storytelling, and social impact. With a career rooted in media, digital transformation, and purpose-driven leadership, she brings a unique blend of creativity and insight.
