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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A Jar Full of Gratitude: Small Notes, Big Impact

At MarketPlace: Handwork of India, enrichment programs go beyond skills and income—they support women as mothers, men...

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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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How MarketPlace Cooperatives Are Built - From the Ground Up

What makes MarketPlace's artisan cooperatives different? We don't just offer jobs—we help women build businesses from...

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Sunita's Journey: Strength, Family, and Fulfillment

Position: Tailor at Utsaah A 41-year-old mother of three living in Mumbai, Sunita is a tailor with Utsaah Cooperati...

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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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Madhuri Manoj Gupta: A Journey of Strength and Persistence

Madhuri's Story: Strength, Independence, and Breaking Barriers Personal Background: Name: Madhuri Manoj Gupta ...

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