Prada Partners with Kolhapuri Chappal Artisans: A $1 Billion Export Opportunity for Traditional Indian Footwear

Dec 11, 2025 11:15 pm CST

Luxury fashion house Prada has formed a groundbreaking partnership with traditional Kolhapuri chappal makers from Maharashtra, India. Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced that this collaboration could potentially generate $1 billion in exports, transforming the centuries-old Indian handicraft into a global luxury fashion product while supporting local artisans.