Kolhapuri chappals gain global attention after Prada showcases similar designs. This raises questions about respecting the ...

Sir — The real joy of rath yatra lives in hot jilipis, giant, oily papads and telebhaja. No five-star fare from any temple ...

Prada is open to revenue-sharing with Kolhapuri artisans after backlash over showcasing traditional chappals, acknowledging ...

The outrage over Prada’s move arrives amid a growing global conversation about decolonising fashion, ethical consumption, and ...

After a controversy triggered by the use of Kolhapuri chappals, Italian luxury fashion brand Prada has acknowledged the connection, saying the design is “inspired” by the Indian handcrafted footwear.

Artisans from Maharashtra have cried foul after footwear similar to the famous Kolhapuri chappals featured in Prada's show.

The open-toed leather sandals presented during the Milan show sparked criticism across India for resembling the iconic ...

That the GI-tagged footwear, a symbol of Indian craft that goes back centuries was appropriated by the Italian luxury label ...

There are 20,000 artisans here in Kolhapur who make these chappals. All of us manufacturers have come together to condemn ...

Kolhapuri appeared in Prada’s Men’s show in Milan and Vir Das joked that if someone pays $1300 for these chappals, they ...

Prada's rebranding of Kolhapuri chappals triggered a heated debate on cultural appropriation. The GI-tagged footwear's ...

After criticism over cultural appropriation, Prada admits its 2026 line was inspired by Kolhapuri chappals and opens door to ...