Completed Ph.D in Clothing and Textiles from Faculty of Family and Community Sciences, The M. S. University of Baroda  in 2014. Thesis title: "Prevailing status of Kutch embroidery and artisans: Scope of its sustainability and promotion"

Completed M.Sc (Home Science) in  Textiles and Clothing  from  Sardar Patel University  in 2003. 

Completed B.Sc (Home Science) in  General Home Science  from  The M. S. University of Baroda  in 2001

Book Chapters

1. Dholakia, K. (2026). Design thinking in practice: Enhancing vendor communication and retail experience through catalogue and packaging design for a D2C brand. In Design strategies and transformations: Strategic innovations for tech-driven economy. Bloomsbury Publishing India. (Co-author)

2. Dholakia, K. (2023). Future of hybrid learning models and sustainable education in the post-pandemic era. In Sustainable practices in higher education: Finance, strategy, and engagement. Palgrave Macmillan. (Co-author)

3. Dholakia, K. (2018). Organizational initiatives for preservation, revival and promotion of the Kutch embroidery. In Case handbook of fashion, retail and management. Pragun Publications. (Co-author)

Papers Published in Referred Journals

4. Dholakia, K (2026), User-Centered Digital Transformation in Tourism: A UX Evaluation and Information Architecture Redesign of the MTDC Website in International Journal of Science, Engineering and Management (IJSEM), 13(3). (Co-author)

5. Dholakia, K. (2024). Plant motifs depicted in Kutch embroideries and their integration in sci-art collaborative educational models in the Indian educational system. Plant Science Bulletin.

6. Dholakia, K. (2021). Design exploration in bead work of Gujarat, India: Experience and outcome of co-creation. International Journal of Textile and Fashion Technology, 11(1). (Co-author)

7. Dholakia, K. (2021). Dhabla and shawls of Kutch: Preserving identity through geographical indication. AIMA Journal of Management and Research, 15(2/4). (Co-author)

8. Dholakia, K. (n.d.). Kutch embroideries: Epitome of artisans’ historical socio-cultural life. Arts and Education International Research Journal, 1(1). (Co-author)

9. Dholakia, K. (2013). Historical overview of Kutch embroideries. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, 12(3) (Co-author)

Papers Published in conference proceedings

10. Dholakia, K. (2022). What we want: An outcome of algae-based sustainable design exploration for Indian youth. In Proceedings of the 23rd IFFTI Conference 2021. (Co-author)

11. Dholakia, K. (2019). Transforming languishing crafts into emerging market trends by exploring the unexplored: A case study of a business model. In Proceedings of the 5th International Textile and Costume Congress (ITCC): Indigenous textiles, crafts: Global markets and trends. The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. ISBN 978-935382-73-6.

12. Dholakia, K. (2014). The unaccounted entrepreneur. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Trans-generational Entrepreneurship, Economy and Innovation. Christ Institute of Management, Rajkot. (Co-author)

13. Dholakia, K. (2014). Surface ornamentation techniques: Pathways towards women empowerment and entrepreneurship. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Trans-generational Entrepreneurship, Economy and Innovation. Christ Institute of Management, Rajkot.

14. Dholakia, K. (2013). Photography: A fading science. In Proceedings of CONTEMPHOTO ’13: Contemporary Photography Conference. Istanbul, Turkey. (Co-author)

15. Dholakia, K. (2010). Sustainability and promotion of Kerala handloom textiles: A case study on an NGO and suggestive measures. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainability in Design—NOW (Vols. 1–2).

Articles and blogs

16. Dholakia, K. (n.d.). Applique and patch work: Traditional craft of ornamenting fabric on fabric. Fibre2Fashion
17. Dholakia, K. (2024). Gateways to the soul in Indian art and craft. Garland Magazine. (Co-author)

18. Dholakia, K. (2024). Integrating systems thinking in attaining social sustainability in apparel industry. TAB Newsletter, 4. (Co-author)

19. Dholakia, K. (2022, August 15). 75ma swatrantya dine Bharat na kala varsa ma Kamala Devi Chattopadhyay ni najare dokiyu [Exploring Indian craft heritage through the vision of Kamala Devi Chattopadhyay]. Midday Gujarati. (Co-author)

20. Dholakia, K. (n.d.). A stitch, a leap: Embroidery and lifestyle of the Mutwa community of Kutch. Gaatha.com

1. 2014, Macrame for stress bursting, SPIPA, Ahmedabad.

2. 2014, Trend Forecast Pavilion and Artisans' Workshop at National Craft Fair and Summit, iNDEXT-C, Ahmedabad.

3. 2018, Skill Development for Hand Embroidery Artisans, iNDEXT-C, Gandhinagar.

4. 2020, Skill Development for Hand Embroidery Artisans, iNDEXT-C, Gandhinagar.

5. 2023, Conceptualized, guided, and curated the fashion collection 'Jal' for the cultural fashion show 'Vasudhajan', held during the Finance Ministers' Summit in July 2023, iNDEXT-C, Ahmedabad.

6. 2023, Conceptualized, guided, and curated the fashion collection 'Vardhan' for the cultural fashion show 'Niramay Panth', held during the Health Ministers' Summit in August 2023, iNDEXT-C, Ahmedabad.