Empowering Women through Art and Enterprise

MarketPlace products resonate not only with your sense of style, but also with your sense of integrity

MarketPlace: Handwork of India is about Opportunities and Choices: to earn a fair wage, to have work that drew on their talents, and to have lives that were joyful. While our artisans find gratification in being able support their families and engage in social activism, celebrating events and festivals together.

The clothes that the artisans create reflect all of these elements. Our clothes are rooted in a long tradition of artisan work, rather than based on fleeting trends. Reflecting classic styling, our designs are fresh and versatile. Our new line incorporates elements that will add the right spark to any wardrobe.

In embracing MarketPlace's distinctive clothing and home décor, you have the opportunity to shop in a way that resonates with your sense of style, but also your sense of integrity. In doing so, you participate in a process that allows the artisans to support their families, educate their children, engage in social activism and embrace joy-a process that is changing the lives of entire communities in India.

Puspika Freitas, President