{"id":15270,"date":"2025-07-06T10:04:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-06T16:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ouf.jhy.mybluehost.me\/?p=15270"},"modified":"2025-07-06T10:04:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-06T16:04:00","slug":"prada-sandals-kolhapuri-backlash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/footwearmagazine.com\/?p=15270","title":{"rendered":"Prada Faces Backlash Over \u20b91 Lakh Sandals Resembling Kolhapuri Chappals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"my-0\">Prada is under fire for releasing \u20b91 lakh leather sandals that closely resemble India\u2019s traditional Kolhapuri chappals without initially crediting their cultural origin.<\/p>\n<p>Italian luxury fashion house <a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prada.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Prada<\/a>&nbsp;has found itself at the center of a heated debate after unveiling a new line of open-toe, braided leather sandals at&nbsp;<a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cameramoda.it\/en\/milano-moda-donna\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Milan Fashion Week<\/a>&nbsp;that closely resemble India\u2019s iconic&nbsp;<a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kolhapuri_chappal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Kolhapuri chappals<\/a>. The controversy erupted when the brand initially described the footwear as \u201cleather sandals,\u201d omitting any mention of their Indian origins, a move that quickly drew accusations of cultural appropriation from artisans, politicians, and social media users in India.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\">Outcry Over Omission<\/h3>\n<p class=\"my-0\">The backlash was swift and vocal. Critics pointed out the uncanny resemblance to Kolhapuri sandals, a traditional handcrafted product with roots in the Indian states of&nbsp;<a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Maharashtra\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Maharashtra<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Karnataka\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Karnataka<\/a>, dating back to the 12th century.&nbsp; &#8221; These sandals are made with the hard work of leather workers in Kolhapur. They should be named after Kolhapur. Don\u2019t take advantage of others\u2019 labour,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cj4e24n20wwo\">said<\/a> <strong>Prabha Satpute, a Kolhapuri artisan<\/strong>, in an interview with <a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/marathi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">BBC Marathi<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Industrialist&nbsp;<\/strong><a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hvgoenka\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Harsh Goenka<\/a>&nbsp;echoed the sentiment, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cj4e24n20wwo\">highlighting<\/a> the stark price disparity: \u201cPrada is selling products looking like Kolhapuri chappals for over \u20b91 lakh. Our artisans make the same by hand for \u20b9400. They lose, while global brands cash in on our culture. Sad!\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/radhikagupta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Radhika Gupta<\/a>, <strong>CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cj4e24n20wwo\">added<\/a>, \u201c\u20b9500 rupee chappal sold for \u20b91 lakh, without any credit! This is why I am obsessed with wearing and talking about handlooms. Every child knows who Prada and Gucci are, but very few in a room know a Himroo, Sambalpuri or Narayanpet. Our textile heritage and craftsmanship are for us to preserve, brand, and benefit from. As for Prada&#8230;Remember that till the lion learns to write, all stories will always glorify the hunter.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\">Prada Responds: Acknowledgement and Dialogue<\/h3>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Facing mounting criticism, Prada <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cj4e24n20wwo\">stated<\/a> to the BBC, acknowledging that the sandals are \u201cinspired by traditional Indian footwear.\u201d The company <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cj4e24n20wwo\">stated<\/a> it has \u201calways celebrated craftsmanship, heritage and design traditions\u201d and is \u201cin contact with the&nbsp;<a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maccia.org.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry &amp; Agriculture<\/a>&nbsp;on this topic\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Lorenzo Bertelli, Prada\u2019s head of Corporate Social Responsibility<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cj4e24n20wwo\">elaborated<\/a> in a letter to the trade group: \u201cWe acknowledge that the sandals&#8230; are inspired by traditional Indian handcrafted footwear, with a centuries-old heritage.\u201d He further clarified that the design is \u201cat an early stage\u201d and that Prada is open to a \u201cdialogue for meaningful exchange with local Indian artisans,\u201d with plans for follow-up meetings to discuss collaboration.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\">The Kolhapuri Legacy<\/h3>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Kolhapuri chappals are more than just footwear; they are a symbol of India\u2019s rich artisanal heritage. Made from leather and sometimes dyed with natural colors, these sandals are renowned for their durability and suitability to India\u2019s hot climate. In 2019, they were awarded&nbsp;Geographical Indication (GI) status&nbsp;by the Indian government, officially recognizing their origins and authenticity.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\">Mixed Reactions in India<\/h3>\n<p class=\"my-0\">While many artisans and industry leaders have called for recognition and fair compensation, some in Kolhapur also expressed pride at seeing their craft on the global stage. \u201cArtisans are happy that someone is recognising their work,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cj4e24n20wwo\">said<\/a><strong> Kolhapur-based businessman Dileep More<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Still, the broader sentiment remains one of frustration over the lack of initial acknowledgement and the vast economic gulf between local artisans and luxury brands. The incident has reignited calls for stronger protection and promotion of India\u2019s traditional crafts on the world stage.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\">A Broader Pattern<\/h3>\n<p class=\"my-0\">This is not the first time global brands have faced accusations of appropriating Indian designs. Recent controversies have included luxury labels mislabeling&nbsp;<a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">saris<\/a>&nbsp;and traditional&nbsp;<a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dupatta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">dupattas<\/a>, further fueling debates about cultural recognition and respect in the fashion industry.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">As the conversation continues, many hope that the Prada episode will mark a turning point, one where global fashion houses not only draw inspiration from traditional crafts but also give due credit and share the benefits with the artisans who keep these legacies alive.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Prada is under fire for releasing \u20b91 lakh leather sandals that closely resemble India\u2019s traditional Kolhapuri chappals without&hellip;","protected":false},"author":219894228,"featured_media":15272,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_crdt_document":"","pad_hide_post_author":"","csco_display_header_overlay":false,"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","csco_page_load_nextpost":"","csco_post_video_location":[],"csco_post_video_location_hash":"","csco_post_video_url":"","csco_post_video_bg_start_time":0,"csco_post_video_bg_end_time":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[1408,1364,1500,1540,1482],"tags":[1637,1949,1948,3088,1587,1737],"class_list":{"0":"post-15270","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-business","8":"category-fashion","9":"category-featured","10":"category-news","11":"category-shoes","12":"tag-footwear","13":"tag-heritage","14":"tag-kolhapuri","15":"tag-kolhapuri-chappals","16":"tag-prada","17":"tag-sandals","18":"cs-entry","19":"cs-video-wrap"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.1 (Yoast SEO v27.2) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Prada Faces Backlash Over \u20b91 Lakh Sandals Resembling Kolhapuri Chappals<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/footwearmagazine.com\/?p=15270\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Prada Faces Backlash Over \u20b91 Lakh Sandals Resembling Kolhapuri Chappals\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Prada is under fire for releasing \u20b91 lakh leather sandals that closely resemble India\u2019s traditional Kolhapuri chappals without&hellip;\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/footwearmagazine.com\/?p=15270\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Footwear Magazine\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/footwearmagazine\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-07-06T16:04:00+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/footwearmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/eeb68d60-5593-11f0-b5c5-012c5796682d.jpg-ezgif.com-webp-to-jpg-converter-1.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1024\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"576\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Alyssa J. 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