For Shantaram Narayan Sonavane, 50, from the Dhor community, the day begins early. By 7.30 a.m., he is at his tannery in Dhor gali (lane) in Ichalkaranji city, around 30 kilometres from Kolhapur in ...

Amidst the ongoing Prada Kolhapuri row, the Italian luxury brand recently faced legal action for selling its Indian-inspired flat leather sandals for Rs 1.2 lakh a pair. They now face demands to "pay ...

Italian luxury fashion brand Prada has admitted that its Spring/Summer 2026 menswear line includes footwear inspired by Kolhapuri chappals. The statement comes amid growing criticism in India over the ...

The Kolhapuri chappal’s showcase on a fashion runway in Italy recently, sporting an exorbitant price, has caused a stir, especially in Maharashtra. Few styles are as iconic, and that’s why we’ve ...

If you have lived in Mumbai or even Maharashtra, the Kolhapuri chappal, originating from the city of Kolhapur, is the perfect example of regional style statement. It not only boasts of unique design, ...

Prada visits Kolhapur following a cultural appropriation controversy over its Spring/Summer 2026 Kolhapuri-inspired sandals, marking the first leg of a two-part visit. (Image Credits: Instagram) Is ...

In response to the criticism, Prada has taken responsibility and is now considering turning the controversy into collaboration. Last week, the brand expressed interest in launching a special ...

Prada had launched the footwear as 'Toe Ring Sandals', which the plea alleges bore a strong resemblance to Kolhapuri chappals. The controversy surrounding Italian luxury fashion house Prada featuring ...

Prada, the luxury fashion powerhouse, recently accepted Indian influence in its Spring-Summer 2026 menswear collection displayed during fashion show in Milan. This comes after the Italian luxury ...

The Kolhapuri-Prada controversy led to a steady rise in the sale of the original Kolhapuri chappals in India. If you’re a fan of handcrafted leather footwear, then these iconic pairs should be in your ...

In a landmark move that could redefine the global perception and value of Indian craftsmanship, the Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (MACCIA) has initiated a cultural ...

A technical team of the global fashion brand Prada visited the Kolhapuri chappal artisans and the famous chappal market of Kolhapur during their two-day visit, which ended on Wednesday (July 16, 2025) ...