Prada visits Kolhapur artisans after chappal controversy

Mumbai - A team of four technical experts from the global fashion brand Prada, based in Italy, is on a two day visit to Kolhapur, a city in India, starting yesterday to engage with artisans renowned for producing the iconic Kolhapuri chappals (sandals). The delegation visited homes of the Kolhapuri chappal craftsmen from where many are known to operate their businesses, followed by a visit to the factories in an industrial belt. The engagement follows an earlier controversy where Prada showcased footwear at its Milan show that resembled Kolhapuri chappals without initially acknowledging their origin.