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

The GI-tagged handmade flat leather sandals, known for their intricate craftsmanship and cultural heritage, now carry an ...

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

Kolhapur: The humble Kolhapuri chappal, one of India's most iconic traditional crafts, is enjoying renewed prominence not ...

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' ...

Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced that India will receive due recognition for its unique cultural products under the new ...

Addressing the ongoing controversy surrounding Italian luxury brand Prada’s use of Kolhapuri chappal designs, Piyush Goyal, ...

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