Originally published at: When India Designs the World: The Cultural Comeback of Homegrown Fashion
There is a strange moment unfolding globally—one you might have scrolled past without even noticing. A major European label released a “heritage leather sandal” that looked exactly like the Kolhapuri chappal worn across India and handmade by artisans in the Kolhapur region of Maharashtra. Then, a Scandinavian influencer flaunted a “minimalist woven scarf.” It was…