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.
Vasundhara Chandrakant Humane: A Journey of Learning and Growth
At 42, Vasundhara Chandrakant Humane has found a new chapter in her life through her work with the Nishchay Cooperati...
Denim With A Difference: Sustainability, Quality, And Craftsmanship
At MarketPlace, we are deeply committed to sustainability through recycling and upcycling in our designs. This philos...
Celebrating Meena: A Dedicated Artisan at Utsaah Cooperative
In the vibrant marketplace of Mumbai, Meena has been a dedicated member of the Sahara Collective for 23 years. Starti...
From Fabric to Finish: The Heart of Handmade Fashion
MarketPlace garments are handmade from the start, from the intricate fabric printing to the detailed hand embroidery....
Unity in Adversity: Arpan's Inspiring Transformation
Chaos and sabotage in the workplace can lead to a catastrophe where no one wins. In the case of Arpan, however, adver...
The Sampler Shirt: Where Handwork Meets Precision
Handwork isn't just part of our name—it's the very foundation of our mission to empower women. Hand embroidery plays ...
Threads of Wisdom: Artisans' Proverb Bags Weave Stories of Life's Lessons
Recently a group of more-experienced artisans (affectionately known as the "Golden Agers") got together for a thought...
A Joyful Reunion
MARKETPLACE'S ARTISAN DAY COMES ALIVE ONCE AGAIN Each spring, the talented women who create the hand-embroidered c...