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.

Empowered by Hand: The Story of MarketPlace Garments

In a world dominated by fast fashion and mass production, we've chosen a different path--a path steeped in history, a...

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Shivkumari: Embracing Change and Leadership at Prerna Cooperative

Shivkumari has been a part of the Nirmaan Collective for 12 years, often avoiding added responsibilities. However, wi...

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Anita Sakpal: Balancing Family and Craft at Ekta Cooperative

Anita Sakpal, 40, is an embroidery artisan at the Ekta Cooperative in Thane. Despite her potential and inclination to...

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Empowering Change

Who Are The MarketPlace India Artisans? Each woman creating our handmade clothing has her own unique story of overcom...

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From Plant to Fabric: The Journey of Indigo

Indigo, once a symbol of luxury reserved for royalty and elites, has evolved into a widely used color in fashion and ...

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Threads Of Empowerment

OUR JOURNEY WITH WOMEN'S CO-OPS The women-run artisan cooperatives that create the clothing in this catalog are qu...

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Beyond Fashion

When you shop with MarketPlace India, the beautiful garment you receive is just the start. Your purchase helps bring ...

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Empowerment in Action: My Inspiring Visit with the Artisans in India

I absolutely love my job! It's about operational development, operations, marketing, sales analysis, and catalog crea...

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