1. Union Commerce Minister Goyal recalls how Prada row brought attention to Kolhapuri artisans

Union Commerce Minister Goyal recalls how Prada row brought attention to Kolhapuri artisans

India

  • Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urged India to take its art, culture and traditional crafts to global markets.
  • • He cited the Prada-Kolhapuri chappal controversy as an example of how global attention can create opportunities for Indian artisans.
  • Goyal said Prada engaged with Kolhapuri shoemakers after India's copyright office raised an objection, leading to an understanding that offers commercial benefits to artisans.

Source: hindustantimes.com

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