Craftivism

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A form of activism involving craft practices such as knitting. uncountable

    "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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"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.”"

Etymology

Blend of craft + activism.

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