One of the most popular footwear designs in the Indian shoescape, the charm of kolhapuri chappals continues to be bewitching. From handcrafted, genuine leather kolhapuris to funky, painted ones and bejewelled beauties with heels, kolhapuris have evolved to become a wardrobe staple offering enough variety to have you pair them with most of your outfits if not all. Here's a list of the best local online kolhapuri brands that make the case for why you should own a pair if you don't already.
From Kolhapur, With Pyaar: Shop The Best Kolhapuri Chappals From These Brands
Sole House
Super comfortable, affordable, and straight-up chic, Sole House's handcrafted Kolhapuris make for a great alternative to your run-of-the-mill flats. They also do a range of slides & mules, and the colors range from dull gold, peach and cream to rani pink, bright red and cobalt blue.
Price: INR 899 onward
The Madras Trunk
You can find a lot of cutwork design kolhapuris here in an array of colours - blush pink, powder blue, rose gold and other metallic hues, bright red, green and more. Simple flats made with leather and a comfy footbed, you would love wearing these for all your casual outings.
Price: INR 1,550 onward
Chokhaa
If quirky, edgy footwear is what tickles your pink, Chokhaa's kolhapuris will make you super happy! We're talking pandas and trippy women figures on your kolhapuris. You can find them as well as sassy slang words and fun doodles on neon as well as pastel-coloured flats here. Most of them are handpainted.
Price: INR 899 onward
VA by Vanshika Ahuja
This colourful shoe label has a kolhapuri for every look you desire - casual chic, contemporary as well as blingy ethnic. Fringes, studs, pom-poms, ghungroos, sequins as well as gota work adorn the top of these handcrafted beauties, giving you more than just solid flats for regular use.
Price: INR 1,599 onward
Purely Lush
Purely Lush has got Kolhapuris with bows on them! Need I say more? In fact I will say a little more. Floral printed fabric bows on tanned kolhapuris. That's total 'add to cart right now' material. However, if you are a purist, they also have kolhapuris in pearl with some shimmer, mirror embellished ones, trim studded ones and the variety is just endless. We love the fact that these Kolhapuris can be worn to parties as well, and aren't just limited to traditional occasions.
Price: INR 900 onward
The Shoe Tales
If you want to add a pop of colour to your outfit, slip into a neon coloured kolhapuri from The Shoe Tales. Ditch the old-school designs and opt for a fun and quirky take on this traditional footwear. These eye-catching and comfy kolhapuris are available in pastels, metallics and neons. Pairs well with western outfits too.
Price: INR 1500 onward
Sandalwali
Take your kolhapuri game several notches up with Sandalwali. Whether it is an animal print strappy one or a multicoloured beaded pair - these are far from your boring basic kolhapuris. I love the three-toned, fringe detail beaded pair with a denim patch. Pair it with those ripped jeans and a basic white tee and strut away in style.
Price: INR 2500 onward
