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The Indian Express visits Kolhapur's Chappal Galli and to factories and homes where entire families, from parents to children ...
At a time when luxury labels continue to sell Indian design pieces without credit or context, this 30-year-old leatherwork ...
The Maharashtra government-run two undertakings, Sant Rohidas Leather Industries and Charmakar Development Corporation ...
During the show, models wore leather sandals that bore an uncanny resemblance to the traditional Kolhapuri chappals- both in ...
The iconic Kolhapuri chappal, a traditional handcrafted leather sandal from Maharashtra and Karnataka, holds a Geographical ...
LIDCOM and LIDKAR reaffirm ownership of Kolhapuri chappal GI tag, warning against unauthorized discussions with Prada.
The clarification comes in the wake of social media uproar and legal challenges following Prada’s Spring/Summer 2025 menswear ...
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 Kolhapuri chappal, a traditional footwear from India, is gaining international attention amid allegations against Prada ...
In June 2025, Italian luxury brand Prada unveiled its Spring/Summer 2026 menswear collection featuring open-toe leather ...
The GI-tagged handmade flat leather sandals, known for their intricate craftsmanship and cultural heritage, now carry an ...
Prada experts visit Kolhapur to assess local footwear manufacturing process after controversy over traditional Indian sandals ...