{
  "id": 10118300,
  "title": "From Heritage To High Fashion: Maharashtra’s Crafts Take The Global Stage",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/from-heritage-to-high-fashion-maharashtras-crafts-take-the-global",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T01:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/from-heritage-to-high-fashion-maharashtras-crafts-take-the-global-stage"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Maharashtra's rich craft heritage, from Kolhapuri chappals to Warli art, has taken the global fashion stage by storm, with Prada's Spring/Summer 2026 runway featuring sandals inspired by the region's iconic chappals. However, this global recognition has also sparked a debate around cultural attribution, intellectual property, and the economic security of India's artisan communities. While legal protections like Geographical Indication tags exist, they do not guarantee fair livelihoods or market access for these artisans. As the world embraces authenticity and handcrafted products, Maharashtra's crafts could evolve into globally recognized luxury brands, but this transformation will depend on ensuring that artisans remain at the center of the conversation, receive fair wages, and benefit from ethical collaborations and strong legal protections.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}