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 ...

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

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

Earlier, during an interview, actress Neena Gupta talked about West Indies cricketer and her ex-boyfriend Vivian Richards ...

Prada has once again come under fire for cultural appropriation, this time for launching high-heeled pumps resembling ...

When a Milan runway becomes the unlikely stage for Kolhapur’s traditional leather sandals, it reveals more than just a fleeting fashion statement ~ it exposes the paradox at the heart of how India ...

Global brands have been making a splash with Indian traditional crafts. Are we paying enough attention to our own heritage?