A chance encounter with an inmate of Yerwada prison, who made Kolhapuris for a living before he was jailed, motivated Divej Mehta to launch Inmate. Each pair is handcrafted by the inmates of Pune’s most famous prison with export quality leather paired against traditional hard leather, enhancing the quality. Memory foam adds comfort. The sole is lightweight and infused with rubber and leather inserts for good grip. Their bestseller is the British Tan, elegant and versatile. We’d wear it with absolutely everything.

Price: Rs 1,990 onwards
Available on: www.byinmate.com

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Designer Preet Kaur uses a smorgasbord of embellishments including pom poms, shells and sequins to dress up her Kolhaupirs that are available in flats, block heels and wedges. But it’s the style with tiny ghungroos that we dig. Check out this delicious forest green pair.

Price: Rs 885 onwards
Available on: facebook.con/brandpreetkaur

Sulit by Hiral and Urja

Powder blue wedges, and pastels paired with golden details, Suelit masters the art of marrying Kolhapuri designs with other traditional crafts like kalamkari and hand embroidery in colours you cannot refuse. These pairs are every bit festive and can lift the style quotient of the simplest outfit. The Kolhapuri wedges with detailing on the heel has our complete heart.

Price: Rs1200 onwards
Available on: www.instagram.com/sulit.hu
Whatsapp: +91 7045406877

The Sole Sisters

An impressive range in pastels, metallics and neons made by second and third generation craftsmen from Kolhapur, this label is a fix of fresh colours for your sole. There are plenty of visually contemporary options in sandals, sliders and wedges, that carry the ethos of handcrafted chappals. The two-tone Kolhapuris and the wicker cane pair are styles they started with and continue to popular. They take customisation orders, too.

Price: Rs 2700 onwards
Available on: instagram.com/mysolesisters

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