Known as Kolhapuri chappals or Kolhapuris, the sandals were first crafted by skilled artisans in the City of Kolhapuri during ...

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Following public outrage in India for what some say is cultural appropriation, Prada acknowledged it was inspired by ...

But India has also protected a number of its culturally significant products using this system. Notably, traditional ...

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Global media also reports on Kolhapur artisans' outrage over Prada’s lookalike sandals & interviews DGCA chief , who ...

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German shoemakers Birkenstock are targeting counterfeits in India with court-mandatory factory inspections across the nation.

MUMBAI - The controversy erupted after Prada unveiled a new line of sandals at Milan Fashion Week. The sandal closely resembled India’s traditional Kolhapuri sandals without initially crediting their ...

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