Prada-Kolhapuri controversy: Can a G.I. tag prevent cultural misappropriation?

Summarized by PinBrief · From The Hindu · 3h ago

India’s Geographical Indication (GI) system protects regional products, yet only a fraction of eligible items hold registration. The recent Prada‑Kolhapuri dispute highlights concerns that foreign brands may appropriate traditional designs without proper acknowledgment. While India has over 200 GI‑registered goods, the lack of an international GI framework limits enforcement abroad, raising questions about the tag’s ability to curb cultural misappropriation.