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...
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,...
When Knowledge Becomes Power
MarketPlace believes that even small opportunities can spark powerful ripple effects. What began as a way to provide ...
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...
A Jar Full of Gratitude: Small Notes, Big Impact
At MarketPlace: Handwork of India, enrichment programs go beyond skills and income—they support women as mothers, men...
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...
How MarketPlace Cooperatives Are Built - From the Ground Up
What makes MarketPlace's artisan cooperatives different? We don't just offer jobs—we help women build businesses from...
Sunita's Journey: Strength, Family, and Fulfillment
Position: Tailor at Utsaah A 41-year-old mother of three living in Mumbai, Sunita is a tailor with Utsaah Cooperati...