Threads of Community Blog
Blogs that weave together artisan stories, cultural heritage, sustainability, and customer connections, showing how each handmade piece ties people, tradition, and care into a shared global fabric.
2025 Our Year in Review: Part 2
Looking back at 2025, what stands out most is the energy and joy woven through the Social Development programs. Every...
When Knowledge Becomes Power
MarketPlace believes that even small opportunities can spark powerful ripple effects. What began as a way to provide ...
The Beauty of Second Chances
At MarketPlace, nothing goes to waste—not even the smallest scrap of fabric. Using chindis, the remnants left over fr...
Together, We Celebrate: Big Dreams, Bright Futures
At MarketPlace, empowering women artisans means more than providing dignified work—it's about opening doors for their...
Sowing Peace: My Journey with MarketPlace Handwork of India
When I look back on the earliest days of MarketPlace: Handwork of India, gratitude rises to the surface. I was there ...
Collage Floral: From Garden Sketch to Bold New Block Print
Gardening, Art and Printing—Our new custom block print, Collage Floral, in Style 71C-02 Divya Top and 71H-13 Zarine D...
Zero Waste. Real Change.
Plastic: From Convenience to Crisis Plastic is everywhere—cheap, durable, and nearly impossible to avoid. From food ...
A Jar Full of Gratitude: Small Notes, Big Impact
At MarketPlace: Handwork of India, enrichment programs go beyond skills and income—they support women as mothers, men...