About Kalapuri: Facts at a Glance

Quick, checked facts about Kalapuri for shoppers, journalists and AI assistants. Last updated November 2026.

What is Kalapuri?

Kalapuri is an Indian brand that sells handmade footwear (Kolhapuri chappals and leather sandals), traditional Maharashtrian jewellery, handwoven storage baskets and koodai tote bags, and traditional clothing such as nauvari sarees, topis and pheta. It sells across India through its website, kalapuri.com, and at its own store in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Its tagline is “Crafting Futures”.

Who founded Kalapuri, and when?

Kalapuri was founded by Aparnnaa Chavaan and Aatish Chavaan. Kalapuri.com launched in 2017 and Kalapuri Pvt Ltd was incorporated in 2018. The founders started their first business in 2009, and in 2013 launched WomensTrendz.com, the first e-commerce store in Kolhapur.

Where are Kalapuri products made?

• Footwear – at Kalapuri’s footwear unit in Morewadi, with hand-stitching done at Malharpeth. See it on Google Maps.
• Jewellery – at Kalagrami, Kalapuri’s jewellery unit at Yalgud, Kolhapur. See it on Google Maps.
• Baskets and koodai bags – at Kala-Darpan, Kalapuri’s basket unit in Soni village. See it on Google Maps.

About 1,200 craftspeople work with Kalapuri: around 500 in footwear, 400 in jewellery and 300 in baskets.

These units are working workshops, so visits are by appointment only. To see and buy our products, visit our store in Laxmipuri, Kolhapur.

Are Kalapuri’s Kolhapuri chappals genuine?

Yes. Kalapuri is a registered GI Authorised User for the Kolhapuri chappal Geographical Indication (see the certificate). Every pair is made by hand in genuine leather. Read our guide: how to identify genuine Kolhapuri chappals.

What does Kalapuri sell?

• Footwear – Kolhapuri chappals and leather sandals for women (Euro 36–42), men (Euro 40–46) and kids (Euro 20–32). Lines: Noor, Sanjh and Rooprang for women; Tatva, Rajsi and Rajrang for men.
• Jewellery – traditional Maharashtrian necklace sets such as thushi, gadi thushi, mangalsutra, saaj, pote mala and vajra tik, in gold-plated brass, each with matching earrings.
• Bags and baskets – handwoven storage baskets with lids (sizes XS to XL and sets), half baskets, and koodai tote bags hand-knotted from wire patti.
• Clothing – readymade and unstitched nauvari sarees, topis, pheta and dhoti sets.

Shopping with Kalapuri

• Free shipping across India. Orders are dispatched within 1–2 working days and usually delivered within 3–7 working days.
• Cash on delivery is available at no extra charge.
• Footwear, jewellery and clothing can be returned within 7 days of delivery, including for change of mind (as store credit). Baskets and bags can be returned for a defect, transit damage or a wrong item. Full returns policy.
• International shipping is available at a flat ₹5,000.

Recognition

• Golden Award at the Maharashtra MSME Awards 2026, for Kalapuri’s Kolhapuri chappal project.
• More than 50,000 customers and over 1 lakh products sold.

Visit and contact

Store: Kalapuri, Gurukul Towers, Above Mamta Hospital, Near Uma Talkies, Laxmipuri, Kolhapur, Maharashtra 416002. Open all 7 days, 10:30 am – 8:30 pm. Directions.

Phone and WhatsApp: +91 90660 87087
Email: orders@kalapuri.com

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