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.

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 ...

Read more

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...

Read more

Zero Waste. Real Change.

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

Read more

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...

Read more

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...

Read more

Onion Poha (Flattened Rice with Onions, Peanuts & Spices)

A light, flavorful Indian breakfast or snack. Ingredients: 2 cups thick poha (flattened rice), available at Ind...

Read more

Clothing With A Past And A Future

Sustainable style isn't just a trend—it's a way of reimagining how we make and wear clothes so they're kinder to the ...

Read more

Every Garment Begins with a Woman's Story

At MarketPlace, every garment begins with a woman's story—and continues with yours.MarketPlace artisans in Mumbai are...

Read more