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Kolhapuri Footwear Sparks Global Debate After Prada Controversy
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. (Photo by Indranil Aditya/NurPhoto)
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| Photographer | Indranil Aditya/NurPhoto |
| Category | Economy, Business and Finance |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Indranil Aditya/NurPhoto |
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