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.

When Knowledge Becomes Power

MarketPlace believes that even small opportunities can spark powerful ripple effects. What began as a way to provide ...

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Together, We Celebrate: Big Dreams, Bright Futures

At MarketPlace, empowering women artisans means more than providing dignified work—it's about opening doors for their...

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Sowing Peace: My Journey with MarketPlace Handwork of India

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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Zero Waste. Real Change.

Plastic: From Convenience to Crisis Plastic is everywhere—cheap, durable, and nearly impossible to avoid. From food ...

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Every Garment Begins with a Woman's Story

At MarketPlace, every garment begins with a woman's story—and continues with yours. MarketPlace artisans in Mumbai...

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Shared Ownership, Shared Strength

FROM SMALL STEPS TO GIANT LEAPS At MarketPlace, every decision is guided by a powerful mission: to provide women w...

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Wear With Purpose

At MarketPlace, a fair-trade nonprofit, every garment tells a story of empowerment and artistry. We use natural fiber...

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Building Community Through Co-ops

THREADS OF EMPOWERMENT Since our founding in 1980, empowering women has been at the heart of what we do. Our missi...

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