Artisans’ Day ’13

MarketPlace: Handwork of India — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:42:15 +0000

As our readers might remember, MarketPlace celebrates Artisans’ Day twice a year. This year Artisans’ Day was held on March 16th at the Sita Sindhu Hall in Santa Cruz, Mumbai- not far from the MarketPlace office. Artisans from all the cooperatives participated … Continue reading →

Natural Home Remedies from India!

MarketPlace: Handwork of India — Thu, 02 May 2013 12:27:06 +0000

In an age when popping pills in the norm, a very large section of the Indian population still goes back to natural home remedies for minor ailments. Home remedies do not have any side effects and are useful while dealing … Continue reading →

Auto Wallahs- The Other Side of the Story!

MarketPlace: Handwork of India — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:13:55 +0000

“Rickshaw! Rickshaw!” – This word is probably uttered a record number of times every day in this city. And about fifty percent of the time people are left muttering abuses to the rickshaw drivers who can leave you stranded when … Continue reading →

People @SHARE and MarketPlace, India

MarketPlace: Handwork of India — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 15:19:55 +0000

This week let’s meet some of the competent, happy people who work at SHARE and MarketPlace in Mumbai. We begin our introductions with Delphine Fernandes who has worked with us since 1996. Delphine, better known as ‘Del’, is the Office … Continue reading →

Ganesh Chaturthi

MarketPlace: Handwork of India — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 10:47:56 +0000

Lord Ganesha, the son of Parvati and Lord Shiva, is the most well loved and widely worshipped deity among Hindus. Ganesha, also known as Ganpati, has been represented with the head of an elephant in Indian art for as long … Continue reading →

Vegan Palak Tofu Recipe

MarketPlace: Handwork of India — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 13:29:44 +0000

Traditionally, Palak Paneer is made in Indian homes using a soft homemade cheese. But we’ve got our own vegan spin on the much loved vegetarian favourite. We recommend using tofu instead of the cottage cheese if you’re vegan or lactose … Continue reading →

The Bollywood Bash Raises Money for the Armaan Club!

MarketPlace: Handwork of India — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 09:29:14 +0000

by Junior Board member- Tessa Tsarong-Blomker The Junior Board is pleased to announce that our Bollywood Bash to support the Armaan Club was a success! The event was completely sold out and we brought in $2,445! We are so happy … Continue reading →

Ramadan- A Day in the Life of Hasina

MarketPlace: Handwork of India — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 13:10:01 +0000

Ramadan or Ramazan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is observed worldwide by Muslims as the month of fasting. For 29- 30 days (depending on sightings of the moon), Muslims fast every day from dawn till dusk, … Continue reading →

Bollywood Bash in Chicago

MarketPlace: Handwork of India — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 17:47:42 +0000

The Junior Board is hosting a fundraiser, Bollywood Bash, tomorrow in Chicago.

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Sewing Training for New Artisans- Make a Donation Today!

MarketPlace: Handwork of India — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 08:41:52 +0000

With every product you buy from MarketPlace, the artisan cooperatives are able to employ more women to develop the garments and accessories you see in our catalogs. Even with markets being slow during the recession of the last few years, … Continue reading →