A group of women artisans along with Kai Ryssdal in Mumbai in a Polaroid with a purple background A group of women artisans along with Kai Ryssdal in Mumbai in a Polaroid with a purple background

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Kai Ryssdal of public radio’s
Marketplace visits the artisans

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A woman with long black hair stands on the right side of a geometric blue and gray background, wearing a teal green jacket over a black top and colorful chindi patchwork. A woman with long black hair stands on the right side of a blue geometric patterned background, wearing a teal jacket with upcycled chindi patchwork over a black top.

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When you purchase and enjoy a MarketPlace product, you become an integral part of an innovative program of social change. Successfully running their own businesses gives the artisans in India the opportunity to forge a new, better future for themselves, their families and even their communities. They are proud to offer you a collection of unique yet versatile products characterized by beautiful traditional hand-dyed fabrics and hand embroidery.
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New Early Fall Styles

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Dusty teal/Multi Dusty teal/Multi
PS PM PL S M L 1W 2W 3W 4W
Nandika Textured Cotton Upcycled Patchwork Jacket - Dusty teal/Multi $118.00
Fig/Chindi Fig/Chindi
S M L 1W 2W
Eshana Dobby Gauze Upcycled Patchwork Jacket - Fig/Chindi $98.00
Heather grey/Black Heather grey/Black
XS-S M-L 1W-2W
Leena Checks Block Print French Terry Vest - Heather grey/Black $74.00
Black/Multi Black/Multi
S M L 1W 2W 3W 4W
Pratima Organic Cotton French Terry Sweatshirt - Black/Multi $108.00
Black/Natural Black/Natural
XS-S M-L 1W-2W 3W-4W
Mandvi Natural Dye Button-Down Oversized Shirt - Black/Natural $124.00
Black Black
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Smita Double Gauze A-Line Pull-On Skirt - Black $88.00
Ink/Black Ink/Black
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Naina Organic Cotton Jersey Knee-Length Dress - Ink/Black $148.00
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Aubergine Aubergine
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Rupashi Waffle Textured Cotton Jacket - Aubergine $124.00
Black/Multi Black/Multi
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Rushila Upcycled Patchwork V-Neck Tee - Black/Multi $98.00
Black/Wine Black/Wine
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Irla Cotton Jersey V-Neck Kaftan Dress - Black/Wine $118.00
Sumac/Chindi Sumac/Chindi
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Sandeepa Slub Cottom Upcycled Patchwork Top - Sumac/Chindi $112.00
Black/Natural Black/Natural
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Kashvi Tiered Natural Dye Midi Dress - Black/Natural $168.00

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From Temple Offerings to Cloth:

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A woman modeling a long-sleeve button-front jacket in a dusty rose and gray eco print fabric, worn over a gray top and black pants, against a plain white studio background.
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