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.

2025 Our Year in Review: Part 2

Looking back at 2025, what stands out most is the energy and joy woven through the Social Development programs. Every...

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2025 Our Year in Review: Part 1

Like many small businesses, we felt the challenges of 2025 - soft markets, rising costs, tariffs, inflation. And yet,...

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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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Sowing Peace: My Journey with MarketPlace Handwork of India

When I look back on the earliest days of MarketPlace: Handwork of India, gratitude rises to the surface. I was there ...

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Zero Waste. Real Change.

Plastic: From Convenience to Crisis Plastic is everywhere—cheap, durable, and nearly impossible to avoid. From food ...

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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 are...

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Shared Ownership, Shared Strength

FROM SMALL STEPS TO GIANT LEAPSAt MarketPlace, every decision is guided by a powerful mission: to provide women with ...

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