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Karnataka involvement in Prada deal invites Maharashtra artisans’ ire
Italian luxury brand Prada has partnered with Maharashtra's LIDCOM and Karnataka's LIDKAR to create 2,000 limited-edition sandals inspired by Kolhapuri Chappals, drawing objections from Maharashtra artisans who feel unfairly sidelined. The deal follows previous cultural appropriation controversies, with Kolhapuri Chappals receiving a Geographical Indication tag in 2019 to protect their cultural significance.
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