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The Kolhapuri-Prada controversy led to a steady rise in the sale of the original Kolhapuri chappals in India. If you’re a fan ...
The Kolhapuri chappal, a traditional footwear from India, is gaining international attention amid allegations against Prada ...
Union Minister Piyush Goyal said India will receive rightful credit for the design of Kolhapuri chappals when exported. His ...
The GI-tagged handmade flat leather sandals, known for their intricate craftsmanship and cultural heritage, now carry an ...
The spotlight is currently on Prada's newly launched Antiqued Leather Pumps, which are available in various colours and ...
From rainy Kolhapur to Mumbai courtrooms, discover how our journalists Devina Sengupta and Soumya Gupta discovered artisans' ...
Kolhapur: The humble Kolhapuri chappal, one of India's most iconic traditional crafts, is enjoying renewed prominence not ...
As Prada faces backlash for drawing on Kolhapuri designs, Maharashtra’s LIDCOM defends the artisan legacy with digital tools ...
In June 2025, Italian luxury brand Prada unveiled its Spring/Summer 2026 menswear collection featuring open-toe leather sandals. These featured the design eleme ...
Prada experts visit Kolhapur to assess local footwear manufacturing process after controversy over traditional Indian sandals ...
Prada's Kolhapuri-style sandals spark a debate on cultural appropriation, GI protection, and the global recognition of Indian ...
According to the petition, Prada, at its fashion show held in Milan on June 22, had presented 'toe ring sandals'. The sandals bore a striking physical resemblance to the traditional Kolhapuri chappal, ...