When heritage walks a foreign ramp without due credit

Introduction : In June 2025, Prada models showcased its spring/summer collection in Milan. When the photos and videos of the event were released in July, a hand-stitched leather sandal with a distinctive interlaced toe strap drew popular attention as they looked exactly like “Kolhapuri Chappals”, a cultural heritage being carried by Indian Artisans for centuries. These exhibitions did not even acknowledge the Kolhapuri artisans as the source of the design. This appears as an attempt of...