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From Fabric to Finish: The Heart of Handmade Fashion

September 9TH, 2024
MarketPlace garments are handmade from the start, from the intricate fabric printing to the detailed hand embroidery. Here, we...
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Unity in Adversity: Arpan's Inspiring Transformation

SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2024
Chaos and sabotage in the workplace can lead to a catastrophe where no one wins. In the case of Arpan, however, adversity shaped two...
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The Sampler Shirt: Where Handwork Meets Precision

August 19TH, 2024
Handwork isn't just part of our name—it's the very foundation of our mission to empower women. Hand embroidery plays a vital...
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Threads of Wisdom: Artisans' Proverb Bags Weave Stories of Life's Lessons

August 16TH, 2024
Recently a group of more-experienced artisans (affectionately known as the "Golden Agers") got together for a thought-provoking...
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A Joyful Reunion

August 02, 2024
MARKETPLACE'S ARTISAN DAY COMES ALIVE ONCE AGAIN Each spring, the talented women who create the hand-embroidered clothing in...
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Profile Of A Leader: Sunayana Vishwakarma

July 1st, 2024
Sunayana Vishwakarma CO-OP MANAGER AT UTSAAH COOPERATIVE HER LEADERSHIP STYLE: "As a group, we move ahead and...
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Behind The Garment: Parineet Shirt Dress

June 7th, 2024
Every piece of MarketPlace clothing is crafted with great care. From the first step (fabric printing/dyeing) to the last (ironing the...
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Ever-Evolving: MarketPlace's Legacy of Empowerment

May 23rd, 2024
Started in 1980 with just three women artisans, MarketPlace has evolved into a dynamic community of over 200 individuals, impacting...
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More Than Just A Workplace

May 20th, 2024
HOW CO-OPS ARE CHANGING LIVES: MarketPlace's mission is to improve the lives of low-income women in India, but offering...
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Profile Of A Leader: Sampada Devali

May 8th, 2024
Sampada Devali CO-OP MANAGER AT SHRAMIK MAHILA MANDAL COOPERATIVE (SMM) HER LEADERSHIP STYLE: "I like to do things...
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Profile Of A Leader: Savita Vishwakarma

April 19th, 2024
Savita Vishwakarma ACCOUNT SUPERVISOR AND INTERNAL QUALITY CONTROL AT PRAGATI COOPERATIVE JOINING THE PRAGATI...
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From Practice to Innovation: The Sampler Shirt

April 1st, 2024
Embroidery has long been at the heart of MarketPlace's mission. From its inception, the primary goal was to create job opportunities...
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