Devon Guild of Craftsmen

The banner has a navy-blue background with large scarlet symbols for male and female, joined by an = sign. The Suffragette colours form a narrow border around the banner. The poles are made from hazel, grown in a nearby woodland. Flowing through the banner is a river of names. These are the names of the grandmothers, mothers, daughters and other women who have significance for the group members. The banner has the simple graphic message: equality. Nothing more, nothing less. The river of names is the matriarchal line of the group members, from those who had no vote down to their daughters.

“The making sessions were such a pleasure to be part of. We talked about the women in our families who had not had the vote and how different the lives of our daughters are; but also how we still sometimes feel disenfranchised.”
Workshop participant.

Devon Guild of Craftsmen is a visitor attraction in Devon with a large craft shop, exhibition galleries and cafe. Devon Guild is also a Membership organisation supporting South West makers and run an education programme too. Their charitable work aims to create as many opportunities as possible for people to enjoy and learn about contemporary crafts.