The Indian Express visits Kolhapur's Chappal Galli and to factories and homes where entire families, from parents to children ...

The clarification comes in the wake of social media uproar and legal challenges following Prada’s Spring/Summer 2025 menswear ...

LIDCOM and LIDKAR reaffirm ownership of Kolhapuri chappal GI tag, warning against unauthorized discussions with Prada.

The iconic Kolhapuri chappal, a traditional handcrafted leather sandal from Maharashtra and Karnataka, holds a Geographical ...

The Maharashtra government-run two undertakings, Sant Rohidas Leather Industries and Charmakar Development Corporation ...

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 GI-tagged handmade flat leather sandals, known for their intricate craftsmanship and cultural heritage, now carry an ...

The incident put the focus on the limitations of India’s geographical indicator regime in enforcing the protection of its ...

After the Kolhapuri Chappal scandal, Prada’s new “antiqued leather pumps” bear a striking resemblance to the traditional ...

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, ...