A luxury sandal priced at ₹1 lakh has brought Prada face to face with Indian artisans behind a centuries-old craft.

After strong objections from city''s cobblers over usage of a pair of unlicensed ''Kolhapuri Chappal'' in a fashion show in Rome, Italy last month, a delegation from Italy-based Prada company today ...

The visit comes after Prada faced criticism for allegedly showcasing Kolhapuri-style sandals in its Spring/Summer 2026 ...

Kolhapur: Unique handcrafted Kolhapuri chappals that whisper quiet elegance, epitomise sustainable artistry, all the while ...

The visit comes after Prada faced criticism for allegedly showcasing Kolhapuri-style sandals in its Spring/Summer 2026 menswear show in Milan ...

The row began after Prada revealed leather sandals at Milan Fashion Week that closely resembled Kolhapuri chappals ...

The move comes after Prada was accused of culturally appropriating the iconic chappals without recognising its Indian origins ...

Kolhapuri are handcrafted marginalised leatherworking communities in India and are protected under a GI tag but rarely receive global recognition.

Prada reportedly expressed interest in launching a limited-edition "Made in India" sandal collection inspired by Kolhapuri ...

Prada’s collaboration puts centuries-old Kolhapuri craftsmanship on the global map, with Indian artisans stepping into the ...

Prada is looking to collaborate with "artisanal footwear" makers in India in a partnership, two weeks after the Italian ...

Prada is rethinking how it will sell its version of India's $10 open-toed leather sandals, saying it will work with local ...