Minister Priyank Kharge defends Karnataka’s Kolhapuri chappal artisans amid Prada controversy, stressing joint GI tag and ...

Minister Priyank Kharge defends Karnataka’s Kolhapuri chappal artisans amid Prada controversy, stressing joint GI tag and need for artisan recognition.

Prada acknowledged the Indian roots of its new sandal design after criticism from artisans, politicians and others online.

The incident reignited debate on how global brands can respect cultural origins while elevating traditional designs ...

Visitors observe a fully-grown mugger crocodile through the underwater viewing gallery of Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical ...

Reacting to the row involving Italian fashion brand Prada and Kolhapuri chappals, Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge said on ...

Social media has allowed South Asian designers and the public to resist cultural appropriation by mega brands.

Luxury fashion house Prada has officially admitted its Spring/Summer 2026 sandals were inspired by India's Kolhapuri chappals after massive backlash.

The humble kolhapuri, style statement for affordable ethnic elegance and simply staple wear for many, catapulted to the rarefied runways of Milan with Prada rebranding the handcrafted chappal “leather ...