Kolhapuri chappal manufacturers protest Prada's collection for cultural theft, seek legal action for design appropriation.

Italian fashion house Prada finds itself at the centre of a heated debate about cultural appropriation and GI tag violations ...

Artisans from Maharashtra are protesting Prada's appropriation of Kolhapuri chappals, showcased in their Spring/Summer 2026 ...

The footwear, which defines casual chic in India, in its luxe avatar is priced at ₹1.2 lakh. In India a pair of Kolhapuri ...

Luxury labels have a long history of "borrowing" from India - sometimes calling it a source of inspiration, and at other ...

As Prada launches Kolhapuri chappals, which go viral globally, and cost more than Rs 1 lakh Mumbaikars react saying it is ...

They presented a letter urging him to look into the violation and preserve the product, which is a symbol of the state's ...

The Kolhapuri chappal originated in the town of Kolhapur, Maharashtra, and is stitched entirely by hand. So what’s the issue ...

Discover the stories of India’s Kolhapuri artisans keeping a centuries-old craft alive as global fashion brands draw ...

The Kolhapuri's journey from local streets to the international runway is certainly a moment for discussion. Is it cultural ...

Kolhapur: Prada featured Kolhapuri chappals during the Summer Men's Fashion Week in Milan, presenting the traditional ...

Kolhapuri chappals walked the Prada runway in Milan. But while the world applauded the design, India-the land they came ...