Prada products are beyond the reach of most Indians. Its men's leather sandals retail for $844 and up, while the Kolhapuri slippers, sold in Indian shops and street markets, start at about $12.

Its famed sandals date back to the 12th century, with more than 20,000 local families still involved in this craft. The family of Kurade, who was happy about Prada showcasing the sandals, lives on ...

Kolhapuri chappals just hit the Prada runway—at ₹1.16 lakh—with zero credit to India’s craftsmen. These iconic sandals, handmade in Maharashtra for centuries, tell stories of tradition ...

The open-toe leather sandals, showcased on Prada’s runway, features braided detailing reminiscent of the iconic Kolhapuri chappal — a handcrafted slipper style that originated in the city of ...

Prada's website did not include a price tag for the Kolhapuri-style leather sandals, but other sandals sold by the brand start at $750, with some costing upward of $1,000, per its website.

Its sales of $18 sandals, that looked like the one Prada showcased in Milan, have tripled, founder Nishant Raut said. "Why can't an Indian Kolhapuri brand become as big as a Birkenstock," he said.

This incident raises important questions: If Prada could sell a pair of sandals, which is available at less than $10 (Rs 840) in India, for $1,200 (over Rs 1 lakh), why do its makers still ...

Prada coral patent-leather sandals with cork wedge heels. Purchased on sale at the Prada store on Fifth Avenue in New York for $495 (U.S.) It was a hot, sticky afternoon in August in Manhattan.