Kolhapuri Chappal
Hand-crafted, vegetable-tanned leather sandals with a distinctive braided toe-loop, made across Maharashtra and Karnataka.
- Origin state
- Maharashtra
- Region
- West
- Category
- Handicraft
- GI registered
- 2019
Why it matters for global buyers
A heritage open-footwear silhouette with growing global fashion traction.
Because Kolhapuri Chappal carries a Geographical Indication, only producers from Maharashtra may legally use the name — giving your brand a story of provenance and authenticity that imitators cannot claim. We connect you directly to the verified artisan clusters behind it.
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Last updated 28 Jun 2026
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