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