Kolhapuri vs couture: How Prada’s sandal sparked a cultural row in India

A quiet town in Maharashtra found itself in an international spotlight this week. Kolhapur, famed for its traditional leather chappals called the Kolhapuri chappals and intricate jewellery, played host to an unusual delegation from Italy. On Tuesday and Wednesday, four representatives from the luxury fashion house Prada visited the town to gain insight into the […]