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

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

Prada learnt a lesson about India from its recent slip-up over Kolhapuris. As India emerges as a market, luxe labels should remember that success requires a balance of local authenticity and global ...

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

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).

When the designer brand Prada SpA featured ‘leather flat sandals’ on the ramp at the Milan Fashion Week a month ago, Indians ...