A video gives way to a reel, the reel to the insta, the insta to the meme, the meme to the TikTok and the virus becomes ...

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

The Indian Express visits Kolhapur's Chappal Galli and to factories and homes where entire families, from parents to children ...

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 ...

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 ...

Prada faces backlash for a new line of pumps resembling traditional Indian juttis, reigniting concerns about cultural appropriation and compensation in luxury fashion.