100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day
Dear friends, we invite you all to join us in celebration of the global event that takes place today, 8th March 2011 – the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day.
Celebrated for the first time in 1911
Back in 1911 International Women’s Day was celebrated for the first time with one million men and women attending rallies campaigning for women’s rights to work, vote, be trained, to hold public office and to end the general discrimination levelled at the female of the species. 100 years on the battle for equality continues but the day has become a global event celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. In the UK alone there are over 400 different events planned for today.
Has the role of women in society changed since then?
Well, according to Unicef, “Women perform 66% of the world’s work, produce 50% of the food, but earn 10% of the income and own 1% of the property.”
The United Nations set up different themes globally for International Women’s Day each year and every country chooses a theme which is relevant for them. For example, Women in Decision Making, World Free of Violence Against Women, Celebrating the Past Planning for the Future.
We have chosen our theme for this day to be the Celebration of the Creative Talent of Women at Folksy. There are so many of us there. So talented and so creative and all of these flowers and bouquets are for you to enjoy. So please have a look and share your thoughts on Women’s role in modern society, maybe you have your own themes?
Please remember if you would like to see more of any item just click on it’s image and you will be taken straight to their Folksy shop.
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| Hand Beaded Swarovski Pearl & Crystal Rose Necklace and English Garden Sterling Silver Beaded Bracelet by K & O Jewellery | |
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| Felt Flower Corsage by Needles, Crochet Flower Corsage by SeaPink | |
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| Raspberry and Burgundy Crocheted Be-jewelled Corsages by NOfkantsCurios, Flower Corsage/Brooch – Pink and white by Uniquely Yours | |
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| Hydrangea and Roses Brooch by Lynwood Crafts, Felt Flower Necklace by Love from Lynne | |
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| Bright Crochet Flower Corsages by Sophie's Stuff and Yellow and Green Sequinned Flower Corsage by The Sequinned Sheep | |
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| Red Flower Corsage by Kelly McRobie and Frilly Flower Corsage: Lilac by The Crafty Little Bead Box | |
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| Crocheted Flower Brooch by Josie Mary, Funky Fabric Corsage by Umbrella Tree | |
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| Reclaimed Zip Corsage by Rubystreasures, Cream & Black Rose Corsage by Belle and the Bean | |
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| Flared Rose Corsage/Brooch by Coffee 'n' Crochet, Tweedy Sea Green Crochet Corsage by Very Berry | |
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| Vintage Fabric Flower, Corsage, Brooch, Hair accessory by Cool Mummy, Flower Brooch by Poppies | |
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| Fabric Flower Brooch by Buttercup Boutique, Crochet Posy of Daisies Flowers and a Heart by HeloiseV | |
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| Crochet Flowering Plant by SophieCat, 2-Cup Crochet Tea Cosy in Lilac with White Roses by Andrea Lesley Crochet | |
Wow what amazing creations ladies! And thank you for choosing one of my creations to show off- a beautiful suprise for me to wake up to this morning! I love love love the necklace by ‘Love from Lynne’ and the funky bright felt flower corsage by ‘Needles’ how lovely to be associated with so many talented women! xxxxxxxxxxx
thank you for featuring my chainmaille scale flower brooch.ive only started here at folksy. I love being part of such a creative community. To be chosen as part of a celebration of womahood if marvlous. Im trying to revive traditional skills passed down through generations of woman in my family. Thank you folksy for this as well as puting so much into giving a platform for folk like me.
Thank you so much for including our flower corsage, we are really delighted to be part of this wonderful blog, and alongside so many other talented women! We want to keep ancient crafts, such as knitting and crochet, alive while being modern and fresh, not old fashioned!
Women today have so much to offer the world, and this blog is a great way to showcase some of the talented women among us! Really delighted to be a part of this, thank you so much!
Thank you so much for including my be-jewelled rose corsages today in your fantastic uplifting blog! So many wonderful floral creations in so many fantastic mediums!
In my own home with my family, I do not feel the difference, as we have a true partnership, but there have been times in my working life when I have felt a second class citizen, and have felt the need to be twice as productive to proove the point, whilst some of my colleagues barely did the work of one!
Natalie x
It’s such a thrill to see my zip corsage among all these other gorgeous hand-crafted items made by such talented women.
I too am very interested in keeping ‘old’ crafts and skills alive by giving them a new twist – I am trying to do my bit by running workshops to encourage the pleasure of learning these skills also make do and mend ideas.
x Rob x
Wow! What a fab selection of flowers. Love them all!!
Gemxxx
Very beautiful selection, interesting read too. Thank you for including my corsage. Linda
What lovely choices & thanks for including my crochet plant in them, I love then all particularly the English garden bracelet.
Happy International Womens Day everyone
What a brilliant theme. Thank you for including my brooch. I am going to have a pancake session with Brownies shortly (Help!!) – I must remember to tell them about today!
Sue
Thanks for showing my brooch