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. Textile Protest showcases the richness and diversity of banners, flags, clothing, and fine art pieces used to express resistance in all its forms—from confrontational and explicit to satirical, subversive, and humorous.

Whether advocating for social justice, peace, equality, or solidarity, people have united behind protest textiles for centuries. This thoughtfully illustrated book features suffragette banners, trade union embroidery, the 2017 Women's March pussyhats, Guerrilla Girls textiles, Pride flags, Black Lives Matter art, and iconic works like Judy Chicago's The Dinner Party.

Including interviews with prominent activist artists, this bold and beautiful exploration reveals how everyday materials become powerful political statements.