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.
Meet Surekha Machado
"I had never dreamed of running a business, and I am still learning, especially in this new role. But it is excitin...
Meet Jagruti and Rutuja Acharekar
"The collectives are like our extended family. We've found so many new friends there and feel completely at home. The...
Meet Darshana Hemade
"I look forward to coming here in the afternoon. I am able to relax, laugh and chat with everyone while doing embroid...
Meet Sherebanu Bootwala
"My life today is comfortable. But it has been a long and hard journey. After my marriage, my husband was not earning...
Meet Stella Kinni
"I love working here. Everybody is together and we share so many things. We celebrate festivals together and tease ea...
Grace and Gratitude: From the Heart
This year the artisans and their children decided to incorporate the theme of "Gratitude" into their Christmas and Ne...
Pragati Cooperative
Women from the Pragati Cooperative pictured from top, left to right: Shivangi Mestry, Shobha Pednekar, Sangeeta Mestr...
What Brings You Joy?
Getting to Know You WHAT BRINGS YOU JOY? MarketPlace has always valued and promoted the ability to adapt to new s...