Name/TitleScarf: One Billion Rising
About this objectHand-crocheted black wool scarf bearing the campaign slogan 'ONE BILLION RISING' in hot pink and orange yarn.
Date Made2012-13
Period2010s
Medium and MaterialsOrganic, textile
MeasurementsL: 1240 x W: 180 mm
Subject and Association KeywordsCraftivism
Subject and Association KeywordsCampaigns against violence against women
Subject and Association KeywordsSexual violence, rape
Subject and Association Descriptionhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Billion_Rising:
One Billion Rising is a global campaign, founded by Eve Ensler, to end rape and sexual violence against women. It was started in 2012 as part of the V-Day movement. The "billion" refers to the UN statistic that one in three women will be raped or beaten in her lifetime, or about one billion. The campaign expands each year.
Named CollectionGlasgow Women's Library
Object TypeTextile
Object numberGWL-2013-15
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved