NDTV Impact: Prada Lands In Mumbai To See How India Makes Kolhapuri Chappals
In a significant development following the global controversy over Prada's Kolhapuri-inspired sandals, a high-level team from the luxury fashion house has arrived in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, today to initiate groundwork for a potential collaboration with local artisans.
The visiting group, comprising Prada's core technical team, is currently in the city to evaluate the traditional production process of the Kolhapuri chappals. They reached the city around 4 pm and will spend the evening meetings the artisans, cooperative heads and stakeholders to understand the intricacies of the craft. The team departs tomorrow morning.
