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The Italian luxury fashion label Prada said he recognizes the Indian roots of his new shoe line, designs to turn India’s discussion and a few days.
Sandals, Last week, Displayed by Milan Fashion Week, he had regular Kolhapuri sandals made in Maharashtra and Karnataka States.
The PRADA described the sandals as “leather shoes”, but did not mention his origins of origin, driven by the delays and allegations of the cultural culture of India.
In response to the controversy, PRADA said in a BBC statement, he admitted that the sandals are inspired by the traditional Indian shoes.
A Prada spokesman said the company “has always held crafts, heritage and design traditions”, “Maharashtra trading, industry and agricultural issues in this issue”. The State Industry is a remarkable body of trade.
Last week, his leader wrote the brand, saying the design was launched without credit for generations that have maintained heritage.
Lorenzo Bertelli, Prada’s corporate social responsibility, responded to his letter by saying that the sandals were in the “initial phase of the design” according to Reuters.
He said he was open to Prada “Interview with a significant exchange with local craftsmanship” and discussed the company’s follow-up meetings.
Where they name a city of Maharashtra, Kolhapuri sandals in its roots XII. They returned to the 16th century.
Made of skin and sometimes dyed in natural colors, traditional handmade sandals are strong and well adapted to the hot climate of India.
The Indian Government stated Indian geographical expression (GI) in 2019.
According to the World Trade Organization, geographical expression labels are good or product that is a brand of authenticity due to a certain region or place.
Following controversy, many Kolhapur artisans said that using the design of Prada was saddened by credit.
“Sandals are made with the hard work of Kolhapur leather workers. They should be appointed Kolhapur. Do not take advantage of the work of others,” said Kolhapuri, BBC Marathi.
Sandals cost hundreds of rupees in India, but he angry the precious premiums of Prada.
The industrial globe highlighted this, as its artisan is barely asking for the same products made between hands. “They lose, while the global brand includes cash money in our culture,” he said.
It is not the first time the global mark accused of adapting traditional Indian products without credited roots.
At the 2025 Film Festival, Gucci described a reward that Alia Bhatt Alia Bhatt was described, which turns the background.
Earlier in May, Tiktok was known for the popular trend in Dupatta, traditional South Asia Scarf, called Scandinavian scarf.
Kolhapur, however, some said the move created a feeling of pride.
“Artisans are happy that someone is recognizing their work,” Colhapur said Reuters moves.
