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Prada to Collaborate with Indian Artisans Amid Sandal Controversy | Sports-Games
PUNE DIVISION, MAHARASHTRA, JUL 11 – Prada commits to ethical collaboration with 3,000 Indian artisans to launch a limited-edition Kolhapuri-inspired collection following backlash over cultural appropriation.
- On July 11, 2025, Prada held a virtual meeting involving representatives from Maharashtra’s business community to discuss collaborating on a Kolhapuri sandal collection manufactured in India.
- The meeting followed backlash over Prada’s sandal design resembling traditional Kolhapuri chappals, which Indian artisans and critics publicly challenged.
- The Chamber decided to patent Kolhapuri chappals to prevent global copyright issues while Prada's supply chain team will meet local artisans next week.
- MACCIA president Lalit Gandhi expressed gratitude for Prada's genuine commitment and is eager to further develop their collaborative efforts.
- This partnership marks a notable step toward ethical collaboration, acknowledging Indian craftsmanship and promoting artisan inclusion in global fashion platforms.
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