Overview

• Prada has formalized a partnership with Indian artisans and the Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce to create a limited-edition Made-in-India Kolhapuri sandal collection.
• The company’s supply-chain team will meet artisanal footwear producers in Kolhapur to source and produce the collection locally.
• Multiple public interest litigations over alleged infringement of the 2019 geographical indication tag remain active in the Bombay High Court and the government is considering further legal action under GI legislation.
• Traditional Kolhapuri chappals typically retail for ₹300–₹1,000 per pair, compared with Prada’s proposed price of around $1,300 for its luxury version.
• The case highlights gaps in international enforcement of India’s GI protections and has reignited calls for stronger global IP rules and better support for artisan networks.