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

The Kolhapuri-Prada controversy led to a steady rise in the sale of the original Kolhapuri chappals in India. If you’re a fan ...

During the show, models wore leather sandals that bore an uncanny resemblance to the traditional Kolhapuri chappals- both in ...

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

The development comes amid discussions between Prada and the Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (MACCIA) about a possible collaboration with local artisans to take the Kolhapuri ...

Iconic Kolhapuri chappal from Maharashtra, a traditional handcrafted leather sandal from Maharashtra and Karnataka, holds a ...

The Kolhapuri chappals now carry an added layer of protection and authenticity in the form of QR codes, thanks to recent ...

Prada learnt a lesson about India from its recent slip-up over Kolhapuris. As India emerges as a market, luxe labels should ...

As Prada faces backlash for drawing on Kolhapuri designs, Maharashtra’s LIDCOM defends the artisan legacy with digital tools ...

The Maharashtra government-run LIDCOM has rolled out a technological upgrade -- each GI-certified Kolhapuri chappal now comes ...