
A Fair Trade, Non-Profit Enterprise



Behind The Garment: Placement Print Sunita Jacket
March 27TH, 2025
The Sunita Jacket is a true work of art, not only for its imaginative design but also for the craftsmanship involved. Featuring a...
Read Post » Building Community Through Co-ops
March 10, 2025
THREADS OF EMPOWERMENT
Since our founding in 1980, empowering women has been at the heart of what we do. Our mission goes...
Read Post » Sunita Gorad: Transforming Leadership at Aakasa Cooperative
February 12th, 2025
A Journey of Self-Empowerment
Sunita Gorad's story is one of remarkable personal growth and empowerment. From a quiet,...
Read Post » Empowered by Hand: The Story of MarketPlace Garments
January 30TH, 2025
In a world dominated by fast fashion and mass production, we've chosen a different path--a path steeped in history, artistry, and...
Read Post » Shivkumari: Embracing Change and Leadership at Prerna Cooperative
December 30th, 2024
Shivkumari has been a part of the Nirmaan Collective for 12 years, often avoiding added responsibilities. However, with the...
Read Post » Anita Sakpal: Balancing Family and Craft at Ekta Cooperative
December 6th, 2024
Anita Sakpal , 40, is an embroidery artisan at the Ekta Cooperative in Thane. Despite her potential and inclination to take...
Read Post » Empowering Change
November 26th, 2024
Who Are The MarketPlace India Artisans?
Each woman creating our handmade clothing has her own unique story of overcoming...
Read Post » From Plant to Fabric: The Journey of Indigo
November 12TH, 2024
Indigo, once a symbol of luxury reserved for royalty and elites, has evolved into a widely used color in fashion and home...
Read Post » Threads Of Empowerment
November 4th, 2024
OUR JOURNEY WITH WOMEN'S CO-OPS
The women-run artisan cooperatives that create the clothing in this catalog are quite...
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