Union Minister of State for Social Justice and RPI (A) president, Ramdas Athavale, today suggested to Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray that he should avoid going with his cousin and Maharashtra ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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