Kolhapuri chappals have long battled low demand and dwindling artisan numbers. A case of cultural appropriation is now offering the craft a possible chance at revival.

In an exclusive interview with NDTV, veteran fashion designer JJ Valaya opened up about Prada and Kolhapuri controversy ...

When Italian luxury brand Prada showcased a designer version of the Kolhapuri chappal, no one asked who actually makes the chappal in India ...

Since news of the Milan catwalk controversy broke, Prada has become a buzzword all over Kolhapur. The Italian brand has ...

When Prada unveiled Toe Ring Sandals at their Men’s Spring/Summer 2026 fashion show in Milan recently, they had an uncanny ...

During their two-day visit, the team toured four clusters in and around Kolhapur where Kolhapuri chappals are made, including ...

When Prada launched its ₹1.2 lakh "toe-ring sandal," many in India saw something familiar - the traditional Kolhapuri chappal ...

A recent controversy surrounding Italian luxury label Prada has put the spotlight on how global fashion giants engage with ...

Recent Western fashion's appropriation of Indian designs, like Prada's Kolhapuri-inspired sandals, has sparked outrage, ...

Prada’s sandal controversy highlights how Western labels have often struggled to meaningfully engage with Indian crafts and ...

Protecting and promoting the "Band India"-- from Kohlapuri Chappals to Banarasi and Chanderi textiles-- is a massive priority ...