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Empowerment in Action: My Inspiring Visit with the Artisans in India
October 18TH, 2024
I absolutely love my job! It's about operational development, operations, marketing, sales analysis, and catalog creation with...
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Vasundhara Chandrakant Humane: A Journey of Learning and Growth
October 3rd, 2024
At 42, Vasundhara Chandrakant Humane has found a new chapter in her life through her work with the Nishchay Cooperative. A...
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Denim With A Difference: Sustainability, Quality, And Craftsmanship
September 27TH, 2024
At MarketPlace, we are deeply committed to sustainability through recycling and upcycling in our designs. This philosophy is evident...
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Celebrating Meena: A Dedicated Artisan at Utsaah Cooperative
September 12th, 2024
In the vibrant marketplace of Mumbai, Meena has been a dedicated member of the Sahara Collective for 23 years. Starting her...
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From Fabric to Finish: The Heart of Handmade Fashion
September 9TH, 2024
MarketPlace garments are handmade from the start, from the intricate fabric printing to the detailed hand embroidery. Here, we...
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Unity in Adversity: Arpan's Inspiring Transformation
SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2024
Chaos and sabotage in the workplace can lead to a catastrophe where no one wins. In the case of Arpan, however, adversity shaped two...
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The Sampler Shirt: Where Handwork Meets Precision
August 19TH, 2024
Handwork isn't just part of our name—it's the very foundation of our mission to empower women. Hand embroidery plays a vital...
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Threads of Wisdom: Artisans' Proverb Bags Weave Stories of Life's Lessons
August 16TH, 2024
Recently a group of more-experienced artisans (affectionately known as the "Golden Agers") got together for a thought-provoking...
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A Joyful Reunion
August 02, 2024
MARKETPLACE'S ARTISAN DAY COMES ALIVE ONCE AGAIN
Each spring, the talented women who create the hand-embroidered clothing in...
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Profile Of A Leader: Sunayana Vishwakarma
July 1st, 2024
Sunayana Vishwakarma
CO-OP MANAGER AT UTSAAH COOPERATIVE
HER LEADERSHIP STYLE: "As a group, we move ahead and...
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Behind The Garment: Parineet Shirt Dress
June 7th, 2024
Every piece of MarketPlace clothing is crafted with great care. From the first step (fabric printing/dyeing) to the last (ironing the...
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Ever-Evolving: MarketPlace's Legacy of Empowerment
May 23rd, 2024
Started in 1980 with just three women artisans, MarketPlace has evolved into a dynamic community of over 200 individuals, impacting...
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