New Delhi: Mahatma Gandhi's personal effects and documents, including his prayer beads, blood sample, leather chappals and the iconic leader's last will and testament, went under the hammer today ...

Italian luxury brand Prada’s newest 2026 Spring/Summer menswear collection drew a lot of attention, not for its straw flower pot hats and outfits which make you question the practicality of high ...

Sanchita is a bibliophile, and a certified hoarder of all things makeup, clothes, and books. She lives to write, so words get her by in some of the most difficult times. With over 8 years of ...

Kolhapuri Chappals, originating from the historic town of Kolhapur in Maharashtra, India, are a testament to the timeless artistry and cultural heritage embedded in traditional Indian footwear.

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 ...

"That's our Kolhapuri Chappal. India's pride. It is our heritage." This is the sentiment of fashion enthusiasts in India after models walked the ramp at the Prada show in Milan wearing... no surprises ...

Prada, an Italian global luxury fashion house, has signed a memorandum of understanding with two government organisations -- LIDCOM and LIDKAR -- to source sandals, inspired by Kolhapuri Chappals. A ...

Ethnic Chappal for Men: From Kolhapuri to Everyday Leather Styles: By Aditya Migom Doley Key InsightsEthnic footwear doesn’t need overthinking. Looking at real brands and real use keeps it ...

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 ...

At a time when luxury labels continue to sell Indian design pieces without credit or context, this 30-year-old leatherwork artiste from Kolhapur has traded accounting spreadsheets for handcrafted ...