Inspired by Betsy Greer's craftivist movement and by projects, such as The Blood Bag Project and The Uterus Flag Project, I thought it was time that a vegan craftivist project joined the scene.
The goal of the Vegan Craft Project is to re-claim the term "vegan" as it was originally meant to signify - a lifestyle that stands up against the exploitation of nonhuman animals. Veganism is not a diet, nor is it an environmental or health movement - even if it is great for all. It was a term coined by Donald Watson in 1944 as "the doctrine that man should live without exploiting animals."
I hope to collect enough vegan banners to sew together and create a sort of vegan flag or quilt display made up of individually crafted banners. I hope to showcase this craftivist project in vegan establishments and even during demonstrations across the globe.
Craftivism is when craft is used in activism as a means to make individuals think about a concept or to reach out and help individuals in need.
You've found The Vegan Craftivist Project! The project aims to use craft and activism (craftivism!) to raise awareness and reclaim the term "vegan" as an ethical lifestyle on behalf of nonhuman animals. To send your submission, email vegancraftivist(AT)gmail(DOT)com. To keep up with the live, interactive blog visit: vegancraftivist.tumblr.com
