<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Billionaire Harsh Goenka criticizes Prada for showcasing Kolhapuri footwear without crediting Indian artisans or acknowledging its origins.</li><li>Prada featured sandals resembling traditional Kolhapuris in their Men’s Spring/Summer 2026 show in Milan, with no credit given to the original artisans.</li><li>Harsh Goenka condemned Prada for selling similar Kolhapuri-like sandals for over ₹1 lakh while Indian artisans make them by hand for ₹400, highlighting the exploitation of cultural designs.</li><li>The issue has sparked outrage among Kolhapuri artisans, leading to efforts to raise the matter with the government to protect traditional knowledge and artisans' livelihoods.</li></ul>

'Our artisans lose. Sad!': Harsh Goenka slams Prada for selling Kolhapuri chappals at over ₹1 lakh

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