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Maha: Kolhapuri Chappal GI Tag Ownership Lies With LIDCOM And LIDKAR Corporations
The Maharashtra government-run two undertakings, Sant Rohidas Leather Industries and Charmakar Development Corporation ...
After Prada controversy, LIDCOM and LIDKAR reaffirm ownership of Kolhapuri Chappal GI Tag
LIDCOM and LIDKAR reaffirm ownership of Kolhapuri chappal GI tag, warning against unauthorized discussions with Prada.
Only LIDCOM, LIDKAR hold legal ownership of Kolhapuri chappal GI tag, say state corporations
The clarification comes in the wake of social media uproar and legal challenges following Prada’s Spring/Summer 2025 menswear ...
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Prada Kolhapuri chappal row | Two govt agencies officially hold GI tag for sandals
LIDCOM & LIDKAR reaffirm global rights after Prada showcased Kolhapuri-style sandals without credit, sparking backlash.
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Geographical Indication holders slam Prada for lookalike Kolhapuri-style sandals
Iconic Kolhapuri chappal from Maharashtra, a traditional handcrafted leather sandal from Maharashtra and Karnataka, holds a ...
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GI tag for Kolhapuri chappals belongs to two govt agencies officially
This comes after Italian fashion brand Prada featured leather sandals resembling Kolhapuri chappals in its 2025 Spring/Summer ...
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REVIVAL OF KOLHAPURI CHAPPAL ARTISANS
Kolhapuri chappal was registered under Geographical Indication (GI) in July 2019 by Sant Rohidas Leather Industries & Charmakar Development Corporation limited (LIDCOM), a Government of ...