| Description: | This quilt was designed and created by a group of women from 35 countries, spanning all continents, who met at a conference "The Art of Survival" in Nuremberg/Germany in 1995. This quilt, which they created: "to present to all women in this one world our many views, experiences and concerns", was first exhibited at the 4th UN Women's World Conference in Beijing, 1995.
It is rich with symbolism, the symbol of hands reflecting solidarity, friendship and caring. Among the other symbols is the volcano, whose eruption and power stands for the explosion of women's ideas and struggles for their rights. The sun symbolises its life giving power. The cross is where some women have placed their burdens.
The positive dedication by the makers states: "We extend our hands to our sisters across the globe. Together we can fight for a social order free from all forms of exploitation and oppression, a world where there is solidarity, freedom, dignity and equality for all."
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