Prada to launch $930 'Made in India' Kolhapuri sandals after backlashKolhapuri chappals came under the spotlight after Prada replicated their designThe collection is set to go on sale in February 2026, online and in 40 Prada stores across the world. Global fashion brand Prada has announced a line of limited-edition footwear inspired by Indian-made Kolhapuri sandals, months after it faced backlash for allegedly appropriating the sandal's design. In June, Prada courted controversy after it showcased sandals that had an open-toe braided pattern that closely resembled the traditional Kolhapuri sandals made in Maharashtra and Karnataka. Prada described the sandals as "leather footwear" but did not mention its Indian origins, prompting backlash and allegations of cultural appropriation in India. Named after a city in Maharashtra where they are made, Kolhapuri sandals trace their roots back to the 12th Century.