Unlikely, say experts, as GI literacy is high in Europe, with centuries of tradition and various public and private ...

Neena Gupta flaunted her handmade Kolhapuri chappals on Instagram, calling them the “most beautiful” and taking a subtle dig ...

Western brands have repeatedly used everyday Indian cultural items, rebranding them as new concepts without acknowledging ...

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

Prada, Crocs, and Birkenstock are facing legal challenges in India over footwear designs. Prada’s Kolhapuri-inspired sandals sparked cultural appropriation claims, while Crocs and Birkenstock are ...

In an exclusive conversation with India Today, Fashion Design Council of India chairman Sunil Sethi shared his views on the ...

The 800-year-old, ₹1,400 crore Kolhapuri chappal industry employs close to 1 lakh artisans, and is spread across four districts each of Maharashtra and Karnataka. Vinaya Deshpande Pandit ...

The swing showcased in the viral post is commonly known in India as a 'jhoola' in north India or 'oonjal' in South India.

Kareena Kapoor just took a dig at luxury label Prada and gave desi fashion a shoutout. Following the Kolhapuri chappal row, the Bollywood actress took to her Instagram to call out the global ...

Referring to the global brand's Kolhapuri-style sandals, she wrote, "₹500 rupee chappal sold for ₹1 lakh, without any credit!" "This is why I am obsessed with wearing and talking about handlooms.

"So, Prada is selling what are essentially Kolhapuri chappals for Rs 1.2 lakh a pair," he said on X. Pointing out that local handicrafts and artisans should be promoted through cultural ...