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.

Wear With Purpose

At MarketPlace, a fair-trade nonprofit, every garment tells a story of empowerment and artistry. We use natural fiber...

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Building Community Through Co-ops

THREADS OF EMPOWERMENT Since our founding in 1980, empowering women has been at the heart of what we do. Our missi...

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Empowering Change

Who Are The MarketPlace India Artisans? Each woman creating our handmade clothing has her own unique story of overcom...

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Threads Of Empowerment

OUR JOURNEY WITH WOMEN'S CO-OPS The women-run artisan cooperatives that create the clothing in this catalog are qu...

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Beyond Fashion

When you shop with MarketPlace India, the beautiful garment you receive is just the start. Your purchase helps bring ...

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Empowerment in Action: My Inspiring Visit with the Artisans in India

I absolutely love my job! It's about operational development, operations, marketing, sales analysis, and catalog crea...

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A Joyful Reunion

MARKETPLACE'S ARTISAN DAY COMES ALIVE ONCE AGAIN Each spring, the talented women who create the hand-embroidered c...

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Ever-Evolving: MarketPlace's Legacy of Empowerment

Started in 1980 with just three women artisans, MarketPlace has evolved into a dynamic community of over 200 individu...

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