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Neena Gupta flaunted her handmade Kolhapuri chappals on Instagram, calling them the “most beautiful” and taking a subtle dig ...

Western brands have repeatedly used everyday Indian cultural items, rebranding them as new concepts without acknowledging ...

Prada, Crocs, and Birkenstock are facing legal challenges in India over footwear designs. Prada’s Kolhapuri-inspired sandals sparked cultural appropriation claims, while Crocs and Birkenstock are ...

Louis Vuitton's Spring/Summer 2026 show, led by Pharrell Williams, is celebrated for its respectful engagement with Indian ...

Kolhapuri chappal manufacturers have taken strong exception to Italian luxury fashion brand Prada’s recently showcased Men’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection, alleging that the featured sandals ...

In an exclusive conversation with India Today, Fashion Design Council of India chairman Sunil Sethi shared his views on the ...

Prada in its spring/summer collection showcased their 'toe-ring sandals', which the petition said are deceptively similar to the Kolhapur chappal. These sandals are priced at Rs 1 lakh per pair.

The swing showcased in the viral post is commonly known in India as a 'jhoola' in north India or 'oonjal' in South India.

So yes, we’d love to see a Prada Kolhapuri chappal, but with tags that mention Kolhapur, interviews that talk about the craftspeople, and financial support to back it up.