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.

Mission by Design

Women are the soul of MarketPlace. Our mission to empower women is why we exist, and it is embedded in everything we ...

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International Women's Day 2019

On March 8, I was thrilled to join in the celebration of International Women's Day in Mumbai. Women artisans from eac...

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Indian Lentils: Black dal/Sabut Masoor

Ingredients: ¼ kg (about ½ lb.) brown lentils, (soaked in water 15 minutes prior to cooking) 2 tsp vegetable ...

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Meet Rashmi Sharma

"I've gained alot of strength from the confident, happy women at Nirmaan" Rashmi Sharma An Embroidery Artisan at N...

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Batica

A Goan coconut cake is often made at Christmas.  It was a childhood favorite at Christmas breakfast and tastes great...

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Meet Suman Mali

"I have learned so many things after joining the group." Embroidery Artisan at Ranphul Mahila Mandal Cooperative ....

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Armaan Club Kids Choose Role Models

Children 12 years and older were asked to choose role models, research and learn about their lives, their vision and ...

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Shrimp Pilav

Pratibha runs the social development programs including Darpan and Social Action. She notes: "SHARE is unconventional...

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