With so much going on in the world right now the Craftivism: The Art of Craft and Activism book gives a good idea of what quiet activism is. Being about to learn about the roots of a personal experience that would lead to craftivism is interesting. As she states in the book, she notes that activism is turning more vital. However, with craftivism being ever more vital it helps give many different creative outlets to the person or group that is creating a work of art. In the article Stitch by stitch being a senior history major I found this the most exciting piece to read. With me already knowing the history of women within America it makes logical sense that many women spend their time knitting. Sewing and knitting was a woman on the political way to resisting authority. The examples they give us like women in the colonies eschewed British-made clothing by creating homespun cloth and Molly “Old Mom” Rinker, a tavern owner in Philadelphia, reportedly hid information about their troop movements in balls of yarn. Both the book and article really opened my eyes to knitting, sewing, and crocheting. That this is more than a hobby that is can help change lives and start a movement.
Craftivism
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