For Shantaram Narayan Sonavane, 50, from the Dhor community, the day begins early. By 7.30 a.m., he is at his tannery in Dhor gali (lane) in Ichalkaranji city, around 30 kilometres from Kolhapur in ...

Kolhapuri mix veg is a bold and spicy curry from Maharashtra that brings together seasonal vegetables, desiccated coconut, and a powerful mix of spices. Mix the vegetables with yoghurt, ginger-garlic ...

New Delhi: Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal has said Kolhapuri chappal exports could become a $1 billion‑a‑year opportunity, following an agreement between Italian fashion house ...

After their appearance at the Paris Fashion Week, everyone is talking about the humble footwear. What sparked disappointment on social media was the lack of acknowledgement of the cultural origin of ...

Amidst the ongoing Prada Kolhapuri row, the Italian luxury brand recently faced legal action for selling its Indian-inspired flat leather sandals for Rs 1.2 lakh a pair. They now face demands to "pay ...

MUMBAI: After a controversy triggered by the use of Kolhapuri chappals in a collection, Italian luxury fashion brand Prada has acknowledged the connection, saying the design is "inspired" by the ...

If you have lived in Mumbai or even Maharashtra, the Kolhapuri chappal, originating from the city of Kolhapur, is the perfect example of regional style statement. It not only boasts of unique design, ...

A team from luxury fashion brand Prada visited Kolhapur to engage with artisans producing Kolhapuri chappals, drawn by their unique craftsmanship and sustainable artistry. This visit follows Prada ...

Indian fashion is going global. From Nehru jackets to turbans, cummerbunds to dupatta-style scarves, traditional Indian styles have often appeared on international runways. Now, another item has made ...

But that's where the irony lies — for something so deeply desi, and hence expansive, to be considered 'global', contingent on (and only) an unassumingly entitled nod from a luxury stronghold. Prada ...