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The Indian Express visits Kolhapur's Chappal Galli and to factories and homes where entire families, from parents to children ...
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 iconic Kolhapuri chappal, a traditional handcrafted leather sandal from Maharashtra and Karnataka, holds a Geographical ...
The clarification comes in the wake of social media uproar and legal challenges following Prada’s Spring/Summer 2025 menswear ...
In June 2025, Italian luxury brand Prada unveiled its Spring/Summer 2026 menswear collection featuring open-toe leather ...
The Kolhapuri chappal, a traditional footwear from India, is gaining international attention amid allegations against Prada ...
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 spotlight is currently on Prada's newly launched Antiqued Leather Pumps, which are available in various colours and ...
The GI-tagged handmade flat leather sandals, known for their intricate craftsmanship and cultural heritage, now carry an ...
Prada experts visit Kolhapur to assess local footwear manufacturing process after controversy over traditional Indian sandals ...
According to the petition, Prada, at its fashion show held in Milan on June 22, had presented 'toe ring sandals'. The sandals bore a striking physical resemblance to the traditional Kolhapuri chappal, ...