The Indians were angry over the “cultural theft” from Prada as her models walked through the ramp in Milan Fashion Week in Kolhapuri Chappals, which Italian luxury fashion brand called “Leather Flat Sandals”.
Of the 56 ensembles presented at the Milan fashion show, at least seven of the Prada Jaro/Summer 2026 collection were stylized with Kolhapuris. According to media news, these Prada sandals cost incredible £1,16 lakh.
Netizens got angry about the lack of confirmation of Prada £300-1500 and have been part of Maharashtra’s heritage for centuries.
“Prada is.” £1.2 Lakh kolhapuri chappals are shameless cash. These handmade chappals, the heritage of Maharashtra for centuries, sell for £300- £1500 in Kolapur markets, ”he said.
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“Nevertheless, Prada strikes the logo, calls them” leather sandals “and clears its cultural roots. It’s not a luxury, it’s cultural theft.
Another user stressed that the design has been “stolen” from the Indian Chamar community that has been produced for generations and said “No credit. No confirmation. Just pure cultural theft dressed in a luxury brand. Shame.”
Call ” £1.2 Lakh Kolhapuri Chappals “A perfect example of cultural appropriation, he said,” The proposal, rooted in the Hamar Community inheritance, is sold without a loan or confirmation. When luxury thrives stolen traditions, it is not fashion – it is theft. “
“Shame for you for not having decency to give Indian artists to Kohlapuri. We carry it for ages and continue with the pride and joy we always have. Said angry unmanned.
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A social media user also stressed that the real fashion crime in this case is not a price tag, “but erase the centuries behind him.”
“Putting other” crafts is not “fashion”. It’s theft. Most luxury brands deceive their customers by producing cheaply in China or Vietnam and then pass it as a bonus, ”the user said.
Several users also discussed how it was an example where you do not recognize their culture, and instead someone uses it for their own benefit.
“It is said that if you appreciate your culture, someone else will be, and that’s exactly what is happening. Prada now sells Kolhapuri Chappals for hundreds of dollars, while our craftsmen, who kept this craft alive for generations, received no credit or fair rewards,” the user said.
“A sad but classic example of why marketing is important. Until our craftsmen are treated as designers and narrators, others will still benefit their silence,” another user added.
“The West specializes in theft of Indian works and its sale back to Indians at higher costs that Indians will also rise!” the user shouted.
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Origin Kolhapuri Chappals
KOLHAPURI Chappals are a traditional craft of practiced Cobbler communities in Mahari and Karnataka. Their origin follows back to the 12th century during the reign of King Bijjal in Bidar (today’s Karnataka).
Its prime minister Vishwagura Basavann tried to create an unconditional society and increase the marginalized communities. As part of this movement, the Cobbler community received the Lingayat faith and began to create robust dignified shoes.
The term “kolhapuri” began to be used only at the beginning of the 20th century, when the sandals began to trade widely in Kolhapur in the Mahari. CHHATAPAPI MAHARAJ HAVE played a key role in promoting their production and even established 29 solar centers throughout the region.
GI TAG for India loved kolhapuris
In 2019, Kolhapuri Chappals received a geographical indication brand (GI) from the General Patents, Designs and Trademarks controller (CGPDTM).
This brand officially recognized the origin of these capsules in eight districts – Kolhapur, Sangli, Solapur and Satar in Mahari and Belgaum, Dharwad, Bagaltot and Bijapur in Karnatation.
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