MUMBAI - The controversy erupted after Prada unveiled a new line of sandals at Milan Fashion Week.
The sandal closely resembled India’s traditional Kolhapuri sandals without initially crediting their origin.
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The backlash prompted the brand to acknowledge the design’s roots.
This move is now sparking hope in India that the attention could boost the popularity and appreciation of the centuries-old traditional footwear.
- eNCA correspondent Rebecca Bundhun filed this report.