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