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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.

The Shared Thread Newsletter - Vol 10

Why We've Always Been a Nonprofit — and Why That Still Matters The year was 1985, and as MarketPlace: Handwork of Ind...

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A Safety Net Worth Having - Vol 10

Health insurance isn't a simple subject — not here in the United States, and certainly not in India, where the concep...

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Young Minds, Big Dreams — and One Very Spirited Vote - Vol 10

Something exciting has been taking shape in Nallasopara, and we can't wait to tell you about it. MarketPlace's artis...

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What's Happening on the Ground in India - Vol 10

We wanted to share a brief update on what's unfolding in India right now, because the people behind your purchases ar...

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The Shared Thread Newsletter - Vol 9

I had the privilege of going back to Mumbai in February, to spend time with the artisans—always the highlight of my w...

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The Many Lives of Our Fabric - Vol 9

Think about the women and their workdays. Every day, they work with the beautiful hand-crafted fabrics you see in the...

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A Camera, A Conversation, A Connection - Vol 9

For over 15 years, we have worked with Amit Asher, a well-known and highly respected photographer, who visits the wom...

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You inspire every season-show us your style - Vol 9

What inspires me at the start of a season? YOU do!  I get asked this sometimes, and of course I love all the things y...

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