Prada Partners with Indian Artisans for Global Kolhapuri Chappal Sales

• Luxury brand Prada will collaborate with Indian artisans to make and export Kolhapuri chappals globally.
• This follows criticism Prada received for selling Kolhapuri-type footwear without acknowledging its Indian origins.
• Prada signed an MoU with leather development corporations in Karnataka and Maharashtra to support local artisans.
• Prada plans to produce 2,000 limited-edition Kolhapuri chappals, selling them for around $930 each in 40 stores worldwide and online by February 2026.
• Kolhapuri chappals, named after Kolhapur in Maharashtra, have a craft history dating back to the 12th century and hold a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.

Why It Matters: Prada's collaboration globalizes Kolhapuri chappals, recognizing Indian craft.