Craftivism

Craftivism is the practice of using craft as a form of activism and political engagement. The term combines "craft" and "activism" to describe how makers use traditional crafts like knitting, sewing, and embroidery to raise awareness, build community, and advocate for social change. Craftivism has historical connections to feminist movements, disability justice, queer communities, and Indigenous traditions. In accessibility contexts, craftivism represents how disabled crafters have led activism within their communities, such as the 2020 campaign against Ravelry's inaccessible website redesign, demonstrating craft communities' capacity for collective advocacy around accessibility issues.