Will Prada Really Source Kolhapuri chappals from India?

Multiple agencies have jumped into the controversy— MACCIA (Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce Agriculture), LIDCOM (Sant Rohidas Leather Industries and Charmakar Development Corporation Ltd.), LIDKAR (Dr Babu Jagjivan Ram Leather Industries Development Corporation Ltd), CLE (The Council for Leather Exports) and others. But each has its own mandate, and the bigger question remains: Can they come together on a unified strategy?

Prada is a luxury brand. It has its own strict quality standards, certifications, and global compliance norms. In the past, many companies tried to work with Kolhapur artisans, but unfortunately, most could not meet those high standards. Could the artisans deliver Kolhapuris that match Prada benchmarks?

If the concerned bodies don’t collaborate and present a single, focused plan to address product quality, compliance, and consistency— Prada may simply walk away from the idea of launching Kolhapuris. And that would quietly end this entire debate.

This is not just about protecting heritage—it’s also about rising to global standards.

Only unity, quality, and compliance can secure Kolhapuri’s heritage and take it to global luxury stages before the opportunity slips away.