Homegrown Brands Keeping The Kolhapuri Chappals Alive!

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The whole inspiration behind Vhaan is working with artisans who have known the art of Kolapuri for years now. Nestled in the countryside, these artisans are the true storytellers, evolving their art over time and keeping it alive within them. They have a variety of options from Crossbelt Kolhapuri to Paithani Kolhapuri for you to explore your options. 

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The Madras Trunk is a Chennai-based design studio, that constantly works towards one goal -combining vivid designs with excellent craftsmanship. The unique factor about them is all their collections are limited-edition and are made using only the best quality leather and fabric, sourced from the finest tanneries and weavers across India.

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The word quirky was made for them. Owned by two sisters, they started their journey back in 2014 for their love for colours and to create something unique and exclusive. They have customized the tradition of Kolhapuri sandals to fit the cool kids of today and most of them are handpainted.

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VA by Vanshika Ahuja is a high-end fashion brand that promises to deliver comfort and relief from your pencil heels. They use only high-quality materials like dabka, Zari, nakshi, mirror, and gota. The printed collection is also made after going through a zillion prints and materials to bring the best quality and design to their customers.

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Sandalwali was a dream come true for two entrepreneurs, who kept the age-old tradition alive through globally inspired eco-friendly sandals. Take your Kolhapuri game several notches up with Sandalwali as they take special customization orders. Now you know where to get that Pinterest look from. 

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6. Chappers

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Their founder, Harshwardhan Patwardhan, carried and used a pair of traditional Kolhapuri sandals in the United Kingdom while studying Business Management in Nottingham. The unexpected compliments he received sparked the idea for Chappers, which offers handcrafted Kolhapuris with an Anti-Skid Rubber Sole.

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7. Korakari

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Shri Satappa Dhondiram started the company in 1973 to produce genuine Kolhapuri Leather Chappals in Mhalunge, a village located in the Kolhapur district of Maharashtra. They have collections in all colours along with different occasions to wear them. We already love their vintage series and so will you. 

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8. Fizzy Goblet

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Fizzy Goblet is a well-known brand often spotted in celebrity wardrobes. They have a wide range of collections including different amalgamations from their tribal collection to a wedding collection. Colourful pompoms and threadwork of flowers will swoon you into checking out your cart. 

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9. Raapi Kolhapuri

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Started in 1997, Raapi Kolhapuri is another brand that you should check. The material used for their kohapuris is imported from Chennai and Mumbai. Their collection is also pretty good and is definitely a must-check. 

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Your feet are going to love it as much as I do!