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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...