Race and Representation in the Craft Community
At the 2014 National NeedleArts Association trade show in Indianapolis, Diane Ivey realized that she was the only Black vendor among hundreds trying to sell their products. Ivey owns Lady Dye Yarns, a Boston-based company that creates hand-dyed yarns, accessories, and knitwear designs.
“It dawned on me then that I have encountered so many people of color…
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