India, June 27 -- Indian billionaire and industrialist Harsh Goenka has criticized Italian luxury brand Prada for allegedly profiting off India's cultural heritage without giving credit to its original artisans.

In a post on X, Goenka shared an image of footwear from Prada's Men's Spring Summer 2026 collection, claiming they resemble India's iconic Kolhapuri chappals, but are being sold for over Rs.1 lakh.

"Prada is selling products looking like Kolhapuri chappals for over Rs.1 lakh. Our artisans make the same by hand for Rs.400. They lose, while global brands cash in on our culture. Sad!" Goenka wrote.

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