Artisans from Maharashtra are protesting Prada's appropriation of Kolhapuri chappals, showcased in their Spring/Summer 2026 ...

The footwear, which defines casual chic in India, in its luxe avatar is priced at ₹1.2 lakh. In India a pair of Kolhapuri ...

Kolhapuri chappal manufacturers protest Prada's collection for cultural theft, seek legal action for design appropriation.

The Kolhapuri chappal originated in the town of Kolhapur, Maharashtra, and is stitched entirely by hand. So what’s the issue ...

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

Luxury labels have a long history of "borrowing" from India - sometimes calling it a source of inspiration, and at other ...

The Kolhapuri's journey from local streets to the international runway is certainly a moment for discussion. Is it cultural ...

Kolhapuri chappals walked the Prada runway in Milan. But while the world applauded the design, India-the land they came ...

Kolhapur: Prada featured Kolhapuri chappals during the Summer Men's Fashion Week in Milan, presenting the traditional ...

Calling Prada’s move “new-age colonialism under the garb of fashion,” Sambhaji accused the brand of cultural appropriation ...

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 ...

Much like everything's fair game in love and war, author Shobhaa De downplayed the row over Prada unveiling Kolhapuri flats ...