The Kolhapuri chappals inspired a new Prada design. The luxury brand only acknowledged this fact after critics accused it of replicating the iconic...

The luxury brand faces accusations of cultural appropriation after models wore Kolhapuri sandals without giving credit.

Prada's 2026 menswear line, featuring sandals resembling Kolhapuri chappals, has sparked controversy in India over cultural appropriation. While Prada...

Prada's 2026 menswear line, featuring sandals resembling Kolhapuri chappals, has sparked controversy in India over cultural appropriation. While Prada...

Prada faces legal action in India for allegedly appropriating the design of Kolhapuri chappals in their new sandal line. A public interest litigation...

Prada faces legal action in India for allegedly appropriating the design of Kolhapuri chappals in their new sandal line. A public interest litigation...

Fashion house acknowledges work of traditional artisans after accusations of cultural appropriation

Prada has acknowledged that the sandals' design was inspired by the centuries-old Indian sandals which sell for about $10.

Kolhapuri chappals are Indian decorative hand-crafted and braided leather slippers that are locally tanned using vegetable dyes.

Kolhapuri chappals are Indian decorative hand-crafted and braided leather slippers that are locally tanned using vegetable dyes.