" Prada ’s silence hurts," says Raghu Kamble softly. “But it also reminded the world that Kolhapur and its famous Kolhapuri chappals exist.” Abstract This paper examines the scope and limitations of the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 in addressing the case of design imitation, with reference to the Kolhapuri Chappals and the Prada Sandals Controversy. The Kolhapuri Chappals , a traditional handcrafted leather footwear from Kolhapur, Maharashtra, was granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag … Geographical Indication Protection and Design Imitation: A Critical Analysis with Reference to ... Kolhapuri chappal manufacturers have alleged that the Italian luxury fashion brand Prada ’s recent sandal design bear a striking resemblance to the traditional Kolhapuri chappals . Kolhapuri chappals are handcrafted unisex leather sandals traditionally made by artisans in Maharashtra’s Kolhapur district and parts of Karnataka. Kolhapuri Chappals Womens Footwear - Buy Kolhapuri Chappals Womens Footwear at India's Best Online Shopping Store. Check Price in India and Shop Online. Free Shipping Cash on Delivery Best Offers
