Kolhapuri Footwear Sparks Global Debate After Prada Controversy

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4 July 2025

Kolhapuri sandals, an Indian traditional footwear, are on display at a roadside shop in Mumbai, India, on July 4, 2025. The iconic handmade footwear, native to Maharashtra, draws attention after luxury brand Prada faces criticism for allegedly replicating the Kolhapuri design without proper attribution or credit to its Indian origins, according to a news media report.

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4 July 2025

Kolhapuri sandals, an Indian traditional footwear, are on display at a roadside shop in Mumbai, India, on July 4, 2025. The iconic handmade footwear, native to Maharashtra, draws attention after luxury brand Prada faces criticism for allegedly replicating the Kolhapuri design without proper attribution or credit to its Indian origins, according to a news media report.

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4 July 2025

Kolhapuri sandals, an Indian traditional footwear, are on display at a roadside shop in Mumbai, India, on July 4, 2025. The iconic handmade footwear, native to Maharashtra, draws attention after luxury brand Prada faces criticism for allegedly replicating the Kolhapuri design without proper attribution or credit to its Indian origins, according to a news media report.

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4 July 2025

Kolhapuri sandals, an Indian traditional footwear, are on display at a roadside shop in Mumbai, India, on July 4, 2025. The iconic handmade footwear, native to Maharashtra, draws attention after luxury brand Prada faces criticism for allegedly replicating the Kolhapuri design without proper attribution or credit to its Indian origins, according to a news media report.

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4 July 2025

Kolhapuri sandals, an Indian traditional footwear, are on display at a roadside shop in Mumbai, India, on July 4, 2025. The iconic handmade footwear, native to Maharashtra, draws attention after luxury brand Prada faces criticism for allegedly replicating the Kolhapuri design without proper attribution or credit to its Indian origins, according to a news media report.

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Kolhapuri sandals, an Indian traditional footwear, are on display at a roadside shop in Mumbai, India, on July 4, 2025. The iconic handmade footwear, native to Maharashtra, draws attention after luxury brand Prada faces criticism for allegedly replicating the Kolhapuri design without proper attribution or credit to its Indian origins, according to a news media report.

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4 July 2025

A shopkeeper holds Kolhapuri sandals, an Indian traditional footwear, at a roadside shop in Mumbai, India, on July 4, 2025. The iconic handmade footwear, native to Maharashtra, draws attention after luxury brand Prada faces criticism for allegedly replicating the Kolhapuri design without proper attribution or credit to its Indian origins, according to a news media report.

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4 July 2025

A replica of Kolhapuri sandals, an Indian traditional footwear, is on display at a roadside shop in Mumbai, India, on July 4, 2025. The iconic handmade footwear, native to Maharashtra, draws attention after luxury brand Prada faces criticism for allegedly replicating the Kolhapuri design without proper attribution or credit to its Indian origins, according to a news media report.

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4 July 2025

A replica of Kolhapuri sandals, an Indian traditional footwear, is on display at a roadside shop in Mumbai, India, on July 4, 2025. The iconic handmade footwear, native to Maharashtra, draws attention after luxury brand Prada faces criticism for allegedly replicating the Kolhapuri design without proper attribution or credit to its Indian origins, according to a news media report.

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4 July 2025

A shopkeeper holds Kolhapuri sandals, an Indian traditional footwear, at a roadside shop in Mumbai, India, on July 4, 2025. The iconic handmade footwear, native to Maharashtra, draws attention after luxury brand Prada faces criticism for allegedly replicating the Kolhapuri design without proper attribution or credit to its Indian origins, according to a news media report.

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4 July 2025

Kolhapuri sandals, an Indian traditional footwear, are on display at a roadside shop in Mumbai, India, on July 4, 2025. The iconic handmade footwear, native to Maharashtra, draws attention after luxury brand Prada faces criticism for allegedly replicating the Kolhapuri design without proper attribution or credit to its Indian origins, according to a news media report.

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4 July 2025

Kolhapuri sandals, an Indian traditional footwear, are on display at a roadside shop in Mumbai, India, on July 4, 2025. The iconic handmade footwear, native to Maharashtra, draws attention after luxury brand Prada faces criticism for allegedly replicating the Kolhapuri design without proper attribution or credit to its Indian origins, according to a news media report.

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4 July 2025

A shopkeeper arranges Kolhapuri sandals, an Indian traditional footwear, in a shop in Mumbai, India, on July 4, 2025. The iconic handmade footwear, native to Maharashtra, draws attention after luxury brand Prada faces criticism for allegedly replicating the Kolhapuri design without proper attribution or credit to its Indian origins, according to a news media report.

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4 July 2025

Kolhapuri sandals, an Indian traditional footwear, are on display at a roadside shop in Mumbai, India, on July 4, 2025. The iconic handmade footwear, native to Maharashtra, draws attention after luxury brand Prada faces criticism for allegedly replicating the Kolhapuri design without proper attribution or credit to its Indian origins, according to a news media report.

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4 July 2025

Kolhapuri sandals, an Indian traditional footwear, are on display at a roadside shop in Mumbai, India, on July 4, 2025. The iconic handmade footwear, native to Maharashtra, draws attention after luxury brand Prada faces criticism for allegedly replicating the Kolhapuri design without proper attribution or credit to its Indian origins, according to a news media report.