The incident put the focus on the limitations of India’s geographical indicator regime in enforcing the protection of its ...

After the Kolhapuri Chappal scandal, Prada’s new “antiqued leather pumps” bear a striking resemblance to the traditional ...

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

Prada collaborates with local artisans in Maharashtra to launch 'Made in India' leather sandals, addressing cultural ...

Prada experts visit Kolhapur to assess local footwear manufacturing process after controversy over traditional Indian sandals ...

Prada's Kolhapuri-style sandals spark a debate on cultural appropriation, GI protection, and the global recognition of Indian ...

The Bench remarked that proprietors of the GI Tag who are directly affected can approach the court by themselves, questioning ...

Bombay HC dismisses PIL against Prada over alleged Kolhapuri chappal design use. Court questions petitioners` locus standi ...

Kolhapuri chappals go back to the 12th century Kolhapur in Maharashtra, where artisans painstakingly craft these open sandals out of leather. Both King Bijjala and his prime minister, Basavanna, have ...

The Kolhapuri Chappal is a traditional craft practised by cobblers of Maharashtra and Karnataka. They date back to the 12th century, during King Bijjal's rule in Bidar (Karnataka).

Prada's 'Toe Ring Sandals' sparked controversy for resembling Kolhapuri chappals, and Neena Gupta is latest to take a dig at them ...