<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Italian luxury fashion house Prada showcased Kolhapuri chappals priced at ₹1.2 lakh at a recent Milan fashion show without giving credit to India or the artisans.</li><li>The designs were labeled as 'leather flat sandals' and no acknowledgment of the cultural significance of the traditional Indian Kolhapuri chappals was provided.</li><li>Kolhapuri chappals, handcrafted in Maharashtra, received a Geographical Indication tag in 2019, recognizing their origin in specific districts across Maharashtra and Karnataka.</li><li>Prada faced criticism on social media for cultural appropriation and lack of credit to Indian artisans, while some individuals like Shobhaa De suggested that the situation could be viewed as a form of indirect tribute or flattery.</li></ul>

Prada bashed for showcasing ₹1.2 lakh priced Kolhapuri chappals at Milan fashion show with no credit to India

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