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.
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...
Shared Ownership, Shared Strength
FROM SMALL STEPS TO GIANT LEAPSAt MarketPlace, every decision is guided by a powerful mission: to provide women with ...
Madhuri Manoj Gupta: A Journey of Strength and Persistence
Madhuri's Story: Strength, Independence, and Breaking Barriers Personal Background: Name: Madhuri Manoj Gupta ...
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...
Sunita Gorad: Transforming Leadership at Aakasa Cooperative
A Journey of Self-Empowerment Sunita Gorad's story is one of remarkable personal growth and empowerment. From a qu...
Shivkumari: Embracing Change and Leadership at Prerna Cooperative
Shivkumari has been a part of the Nirmaan Collective for 12 years, often avoiding added responsibilities. However, wi...
Anita Sakpal: Balancing Family and Craft at Ekta Cooperative
Anita Sakpal, 40, is an embroidery artisan at the Ekta Cooperative in Thane. Despite her potential and inclination to...