This is short and sweet, as far as definitions go, than again, maybe not. Craftivisim: the act of using craft/crafting to make a statement or send a message with political/religious awareness in mind.
As for my own work, I don't feel it is so much activist because it is assigned, or it is filling a need that can't be met else where. Sure I could go buy a scarf for the bf, but I'd have to compromise on color, length, material. I could go and purchase a necklace or bracelet but then again, there is compromise. If I already have the idea I want, why not execute it myself. So, than again, maybe it is saying "damn the man" for not giving me what I want and doing it myself. I mean, if you want something done right and all...
Purchasing the crafts of others, that I can see as being an activist. I find more joy in buying from the local farmers market than any grocery store (and I work at one) or knowing the individual that probably spilt some blood sewing a quilt or threading together an ornate set of earrings. I know that, sure, I can buy it less expensively at a big box store, but I know that it is worth all my pennies knowing it wasn't made with exploited labor.
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