craftivism

English

Etymology

Blend of craft +‎ activism

Noun

craftivism (uncountable)

1. A form of activism involving craft practices such as knitting.
   • 2017 February 1, Breg Cook, “Local Museum Seeks To Preserve Pink 'Pussyhats' From Women's March”, in WBUR:

     So late last week the museum put out a call online seeking “pussyhat” donations — for a future exhibition and to create an archive of what the museum calls “the largest example of social activism through craft ("craftivism") in U.S. modern history.”

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