The Kolhapuri chappal’s showcase on a fashion runway in Italy recently, sporting an exorbitant price, has caused a stir, ...

Discover the stories of India’s Kolhapuri artisans keeping a centuries-old craft alive as global fashion brands draw ...

Social media has allowed South Asian designers and the public to resist cultural appropriation by mega brands.

Prada's recent collection in Milan featured tan leather sandals strikingly similar to Kolhapuri chappals, sparking ...

The leather used in Kolhapuri Chappals is often tanned using natural, eco-friendly processes, which makes them not only ...

That the GI-tagged footwear, a symbol of Indian craft that goes back centuries was appropriated by the Italian luxury label ...

The humble kolhapuri, style statement for affordable ethnic elegance and simply staple wear for many, catapulted to the rarefied runways of Milan with Prada rebranding the handcrafted chappal “leather ...

Currently a topic of discussion, thanks to Prada's Milan fashion show, Kolhapuri chappals face a bevy of challenges in their own country, with many insiders fearing that the actual craft might soon ...

After criticism over cultural appropriation, Prada admits its 2026 line was inspired by Kolhapuri chappals and opens door to ...

Their take on the Kolhapuri chappal - the humble, ... Thin straps, a toe ring, earthy tan leather, sound familiar? It's pretty much a Kolhapuri, minus the name and origin shoutout.

While many were excited to see this footwear on a global platform, others felt disappointed that its Indian roots were not ...