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.

Meet Anandi Prakash Mhoprekar - Arpan Cooperative

Anandi’s life is a testament to courage, resilience, and the power of family. Today, she works at Arpan Cooperative w...

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Meet Sharda Vinod Sakpal

Sharda Vinod Sakpal, 48, from Mumbai, never imagined she would become a leader.  “I have grown to be like a son to my...

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Dil Se Dil Tak

MARKETPLACE’S COOPERATIVE model is built on a clear belief: women should shape their own workplaces and make their ow...

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Meet Savita Rajkumar Rao - Tailor at RMM Cooperative

“I got married early and had to stop studying after 12th grade due to financial problems. I want my children to fulfi...

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Meet Aarti Sahu - Tailor at WARE Collective

Aarti Sahu, 41, has lived through some very hard years, but today her life feels like it’s finally opening up. She gr...

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Armaan Club Graduate: Zimraan Shaikh’s Journey

Armaan Club supports the children of artisans as they grow through their school years. While academic support is cent...

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Armaan Club Graduate: Poonam Adkar’s Journey

Armaan Club supports the children of artisans as they grow through their school years. While academic support is cent...

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(RE)Crafted Sampler Shirts. From Process to Product

At MarketPlace India, we love hand embroidery. It transforms our clothing into a unique expression of the artisans wh...

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