Textile Protest : Artists, activism and the historical power of cloth in protest by Julia Triston

A landmark survey exploring how textiles have been used for political protest across the 20th and 21st centuries. From suffragette banners and trade union embroidery to the 2017 Women's March pussyhats, Guerrilla Girls textiles, and Pride flags, this thoughtfully illustrated book showcases the richness and diversity of cloth as resistance. Featuring interviews with prominent activist artists, it reveals how everyday materials become powerful political statements—whether advocating for social justice, peace, equality, or solidarity. A bold and beautiful exploration of banners, flags, clothing, and fine art that express resistance in all its forms, from confrontational to satirical and humorous.