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.

The clarification comes in the wake of social media uproar and legal challenges following Prada’s Spring/Summer 2025 menswear ...

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?