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

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

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

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

From rainy Kolhapur to Mumbai courtrooms, discover how our journalists Devina Sengupta and Soumya Gupta discovered artisans' ...

Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced that India will receive due recognition for its unique cultural products under the new ...

Kolhapuri chappals have long battled low demand and dwindling artisan numbers. A case of cultural appropriation is now ...

In June 2025, Italian luxury brand Prada unveiled its Spring/Summer 2026 menswear collection featuring open-toe leather ...

The Kolhapuri chappals now carry an added layer of protection and authenticity in the form of QR codes, thanks to recent ...

The Maharashtra government-run LIDCOM has rolled out a technological upgrade -- each GI-certified Kolhapuri chappal now comes ...

The Kolhapuri chappal, a traditional footwear from India, is gaining international attention amid allegations against Prada ...