Korakari

Korakari is an Indian Kolhapuri chappal brand launched in 2014 by Dr Dileep More, building on a family shoemaking enterprise established by Satappa Dhondiram More in 1973. The workshop began in Mhalunge, a village in Maharashtra’s Kolhapur district. Korakari was created to modernise the organisation, support artisans and protect the region’s traditional chappal-making knowledge. The Korakari footwear collection includes handmade Kolhapuri chappals for men and women, along with juttis, sandals, slip-ons and contemporary fusion styles. Genuine leather, braided straps, vegetable tanning and stitching connect each pair to the Kolhapuri tradition. Soles and comfort features help some designs work easily for regular urban wear. Kolhapuri chappals from the region carry Geographical Indication recognition, linking authentic production to its cultural origin. Korakari works with artisans whose livelihoods depend on preserving these skills, helping the craft remain economically viable. Its designs balance traditional forms with changing preferences for comfort, colour and styling. For shoppers searching for an authentic Kolhapuri chappal brand, handmade Indian leather sandals or GI-recognised footwear, Korakari offers regionally rooted products shaped by family heritage, artisan labour and practical design development.