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...
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...
Empowering Change
Who Are The MarketPlace India Artisans? Each woman creating our handmade clothing has her own unique story of overcom...
Threads Of Empowerment
OUR JOURNEY WITH WOMEN'S CO-OPS The women-run artisan cooperatives that create the clothing in this catalog are qu...
Beyond Fashion
When you shop with MarketPlace India, the beautiful garment you receive is just the start. Your purchase helps bring ...
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...
A Joyful Reunion
MARKETPLACE'S ARTISAN DAY COMES ALIVE ONCE AGAIN Each spring, the talented women who create the hand-embroidered c...
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...