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Sowing Peace: My Journey with MarketPlace Handwork of India
October 1st, 2025 When I look back on the earliest days of MarketPlace: Handwork of India, gratitude rises to the surface. I was there at the beginning,...
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Collage Floral: From Garden Sketch to Bold New Block Print
September 23th, 2025 Gardening, Art and Printing—Our new custom block print, Collage Floral, in Style 71C-02 Divya Top and 71H-13 Zarine Dress brings...
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Zero Waste. Real Change.
September 18TH, 2025
Plastic: From Convenience to Crisis
Plastic is everywhere—cheap, durable, and nearly impossible to avoid. From food...
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A Jar Full of Gratitude: Small Notes, Big Impact
August 26th, 2025
At MarketPlace: Handwork of India, enrichment programs go beyond skills and income—they support women as mothers, mentors,...
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From Peel to Pattern: The Art of Natural Dyeing with Adiv
August 19TH, 2025
Step into Adiv's dyeing studio and the first thing you notice is the fragrance—marigold, rose, and hibiscus petals all...
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Onion Poha (Flattened Rice with Onions, Peanuts & Spices)
August 15, 2025
A light, flavorful Indian breakfast or snack.
Ingredients:
2 cups thick poha (flattened rice), available at Indian...
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Clothing With A Past And A Future
August 11TH, 2025
Sustainable style isn't just a trend—it's a way of reimagining how we make and wear clothes so they're kinder to the Earth and...
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Every Garment Begins with a Woman's Story
August 7TH, 2025
At MarketPlace, every garment begins with a woman's story—and continues with yours.
MarketPlace artisans in Mumbai...
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The Art and Precision of Tie-Dye
July 1ST, 2025
Tie-dye is a centuries-old technique that continues to captivate people of all ages with its bold patterns and bursts of color. While...
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How MarketPlace Cooperatives Are Built - From the Ground Up
June 19th, 2025
What makes MarketPlace's artisan cooperatives different? We don't just offer jobs—we help women build businesses from the...
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Your Piece of Heritage: The Art and Impact of Handcrafted Textiles
June 9TH, 2025
Kutch, a vibrant region in western India, is renowned for its rich textile heritage and skilled artisan communities. This arid...
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Sunita's Journey: Strength, Family, and Fulfillment
MAY 30th, 2025
Position: Tailor at Utsaah
A 41-year-old mother of three living in Mumbai, Sunita is a tailor with Utsaah Cooperative,...
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