Green Carnation - Handmade Bookmark

The Green Carnation has long been associated with queer history. Popularised by author Oscar Wilde in the late 1800s, the flower became a subtle symbol used by gay men to recognise one another in a time when open identity was not safe. Today, this flower is embraced by many in the queer community who identify with its historical roots, and is still used as a symbol of identity and connection. 

This Crochet Green Carnation Bookmark is designed to be both practical and decorative. The flexible wire stem allows the flower to mark your place in a book or to be displayed in a small vase as a piece of bookish decor. Taking your book out into the world with this flower tucked inside helps keep the art of queer flower code alive and well.

Each bookmark is crocheted to order by Archer, our chronically ill fibre artist, turning yarn into something practical, beautiful, and made with care.

Material:

• 100% Cotton yarn
• Flexible wire stem

Care instructions: 

• Wipe with damp cloth 
• Dry flat in shade or indirect sunlight
• Do not machine wash or tumble dry