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.

When Knowledge Becomes Power

MarketPlace believes that even small opportunities can spark powerful ripple effects. What began as a way to provide ...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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Zero Waste. Real Change.

Plastic: From Convenience to Crisis Plastic is everywhere—cheap, durable, and nearly impossible to avoid. From food ...

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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...

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From Peel to Pattern: The Art of Natural Dyeing with Adiv

Step into Adiv's dyeing studio and the first thing you notice is the fragrance—marigold, rose, and hibiscus petals al...

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