Name/TitleBanner: Ladyfest
About this objectBanner comprised of mixed media patches with images and slogans sewn onto hessian backing. The quilt-style patches were created at a 'Stitch and Bitch' type workshop run by Nazmia Jamal at Ladyfest London in 2002, and put onto the backing by Nazmia around 2010. The banner includes a Ladyfest Manchester patch from 2003.
MakerJamal, Nazmia
Maker RoleCreator
Date Made2002-10
Period2000s-2010s
Place MadeEngland, London
Medium and MaterialsOrganic, textile
MeasurementsH: 900 x W: 2100 mm
Subject and Association Keywordsarts - textiles
Subject and Association Keywordswomen's festivals
Subject and Association Descriptionhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ladyfest:
Ladyfest is a community-based, not-for-profit global music and arts festival for feminist and women artists. Individual Ladyfests differ, but usually feature a combination of bands, musical groups, performance artists, authors, spoken word and visual artists, films, lectures, art exhibitions and workshops; it is organized by volunteers [continues].
Named CollectionGlasgow Women's Library
Object TypeBanner (textile)
Object numberGWL-2016-17-1
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved