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Ashwini M Sripad ByExpress News ServiceBENGALURU: If there is one item that is loved by all, it is the ethnic, humble and colourful Kolhapuri chappal. With the Geographical Indication (GI) tag boosting its power, authorities want to promote the made-in-Karnataka footwear here and abroad. The approval for GI tag was jointly received by Karnataka and Maharashtra recently for making these chappals. According to LIDKAR officials, there are 5,000 people from villages in Belagavi, Bagalkote and even Dharwad making Kolhapuri chappals at their houses. With GI tag, these artisans get legal support..