Weaving Social Change: Artisanship & Cultural Heritage. An informal investigation.
Craftivism is a form of activism addressing anti-capitalism, environmentalism, feminism or any other social issue or cause. Centered on practices of handicrafts, craftivism includes various forms of needlework among many other as ceramics, screen-printing, paperwork, wood, glass, illustration, etc.
In this section you will find information about initiatives and changemakers using crafts to promote, collective empowerment, action, expression and causes.
All posts have been also shared at Craftivism Lab, a Lab supported by the European Cultural Foundation: http://ecflabs.org/lab/craftivism
From Spain, Laura Cadenas, IT Fashion makes a review of craftivism concept and some of the most relevant initiatives launched by Betsy Greer (Founder of Craftivism concept) and the Craftivist Collective. Last but not least, launchs a reflection on how craftivism can promote a more sustainable fashion through mini-statements and much more. “Tu hacer es…
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An article written by LESLIE CAMHI published on MARCH 14, 2018 at the https://www.nytimes.com/ and shared at Craftivism Lab. This article makes a review of relevant artists using textiles to speak out. From Albers to the Pussy Hat initiative, you will find several references to wonderful experiences and stories handmade by women. Some of the…
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In the framework of the session of Craftivism at Dialogue Café! organised at Dialogue Café, Uniplanet made me short questions to explain the concept and how the session would take place. Read the interview to know more details.
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