In times when traditional Indian design is co-opted without credit, a Kolhapuri artiste tells his story of quitting a desk ...

Maharashtra aims to boost GI-tagged products from 52 to over 100, enhancing local goods and exports amid Prada controversy ...

The Italian luxury fashion house, Prada, is facing backlash from Punjabi artisans and shopkeepers for allegedly copying the traditional Punjabi Jutti design.

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 ...

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

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

LIDCOM & LIDKAR reaffirm global rights after Prada showcased Kolhapuri-style sandals without credit, sparking backlash.

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

This comes after Italian fashion brand Prada featured leather sandals resembling Kolhapuri chappals in its 2025 Spring/Summer ...

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

Famous Italian fashion brand Prada is facing criticism in India again. This time it's because of a new pair of heels that look a lot like Punjabi juttis (traditional Indian shoes).

Kolhapuri chappal was registered under Geographical Indication (GI) in July 2019 by Sant Rohidas Leather Industries & Charmakar Development Corporation limited (LIDCOM), a Government of ...