The Kolhapuri-Prada controversy led to a steady rise in the sale of the original Kolhapuri chappals in India. If you’re a fan ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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