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.

Greetings From Mumbai, & The Start Of Spring '26 Designing! - Vol 5

In the US, you are gearing up for Fall, maybe pulling out your fall boots, browsing your new MarketPlace India catalo...

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Sowing Peace: My Journey with MarketPlace Handwork of India - Vol 5

When I look back on the earliest days of MarketPlace: Handwork of India, gratitude rises to the surface. I was there ...

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When Fashion Meets Bureaucracy: Our Journey Through Tariffs & Quotas - Vol 5

Duties and tariffs are making headlines these days, but truth be told, they've always been part of our story. From th...

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The Shared Thread Newsletter - Vol 5

I've been reflecting recently on the beginnings of MarketPlace. It's hard to believe how far back it goes—we first st...

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Sustainability Isn't a Trend—It's Our Practice - Vol 4

At MarketPlace, sustainability has never been a trend—it's been part of our foundation from the very beginning. We've...

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A New Look, A New Confidence - Vol 4

Traditionally, girls in India begin wearing a sari at puberty, and for generations it was considered the only proper ...

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The Shared Thread Newsletter - Vol 4

We're so excited to receive your messages and stories for the artisans. After spending so much time crafting each pie...

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Ganesh Chaturthi: A Festival of New Beginnings - Vol 4

Festivals are a joyful and meaningful part of life at MarketPlace. They offer artisans a chance to come together—rega...

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