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En diciembre, organizamos una sesión sobre Craftivism (Craft + Activismo) en el marco del ciclo sobre makers que coordino en la Asociación Dialogue Café. El evento tuvo por objetivo facilitar el intercambio de opiniones sobre qué es craftivismo y presentar iniciativas tanto locales como globales con las que poder cooperar. Por ejemplo, la campaña Linha …

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"Each stitching, every piece of fabric, and all the colours talk about me"

How needlework has become part of the feminist movement by Mouncej1

An interesting article by mouncej1!

Needle in a Fabric Stack

In 1718, women in Pennsylvania were only able to own and manage property if their husbands were incapacitated. This remained true until 1839, when Mississippi was the first state to allow women to own property in their name. In 1878, women were allowed to attend university and obtain a degree. In 1844, women could retain their wages and finally had the right to a separate economy. In 1845, women were allowed to file patents. In 1848, women could sign their own contracts, which meant they would not be held accountable for their husbands debts. On August 18, 1920, women were given the right to vote. In 1923, a bill was passed that allowed women to be able to petition for divorce from their husbands. It was only acceptable for women to wear pants starting in the 1930s, though women strutted the streets in trousers during the 20s. In the 1960s…

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Craftivism is…

Last week, we organised a wonderful session at Dialogue Café. In the framework of our cycle "Global Exchange of Crafts Makers" we provided a special focus to craftivism, a gentle and creative way of protesting and bringing social change. An issue about I also share information through the European Cultural Foundation ECF Craftivism Lab. During …

Embroidering Women Stories

My passion for embroidery has no limits, this is why I´m not taking this art in my hands, because of the respect I have for this needlework. Nevertheless, I collect in a virtual, and preliminary, gallery, the work of some wonderful artists I admire. These women use the needle to express feelings, perceptions and visions. …