Global brands have been making a splash with Indian traditional crafts. Are we paying enough attention to our own heritage?

The Kolhapuri chappals now carry an added layer of protection and authenticity in the form of QR codes, thanks to recent ...

The Kolhapuri chappal, a traditional footwear from India, is gaining international attention amid allegations against Prada ...

The Maharashtra government-run LIDCOM has rolled out a technological upgrade -- each GI-certified Kolhapuri chappal now comes ...

From rainy Kolhapur to Mumbai courtrooms, discover how our journalists Devina Sengupta and Soumya Gupta discovered artisans' ...

Union Minister Piyush Goyal said India will receive rightful credit for the design of Kolhapuri chappals when exported. His ...

As Prada faces backlash for drawing on Kolhapuri designs, Maharashtra’s LIDCOM defends the artisan legacy with digital tools ...

In June 2025, Italian luxury brand Prada unveiled its Spring/Summer 2026 menswear collection featuring open-toe leather ...

Kolhapuri chappals have long battled low demand and dwindling artisan numbers. A case of cultural appropriation is now ...