Back in the day, many women had to hide behind ficticious names or their male counterparts in order to see their unique creations manifest into fruition. Often times, the inventions of women never saw the light of day until they were first ' invented' by a man. Today, more and more women are being recongized and honored for their creations, and people are taking notice.
Here is J&O's list of our Top 10 assorted fabric prints inspired by the courageous and creative women of our past and present. And though we need more than a month to acknowledge and honor all the great feats and accomplishments of the famous and not so famous women of our history, we welcome the opportunity to try.
J&O's Top 10 Fabrics Inspired by Female Inventors Worldwide
Invention: Hair Products for African Americans
Inventor: Madame C.J. Walker
Date: 1908
Invention: Original Art
Inventor: Frida Kahlo
Date: 1930's
Invention: Chocolate Chip Cookies
Inventor: Ruth Wakefield
Date: 1930
Invention: Zig Zag Sewing Machine
Inventor: Helen Blanchard
Date: 1873
Invention: Brassiere
Inventor: Mary Phelps Jacob
Date: 1913
Invention: Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Ribbon
Inventor: Evelyn Lauder & Alexandra Penney
Date: 1992
Invention: IMAN Global Chic Cosmetics & Parfume line
Inventor: Iman
Date: 2007
Invention: Alphabet Blocks
Inventor: Adeline D.T. Whitney
Date: 1882
Invention: Ironing Board
Inventor: Sarah Boone
Date: 1892
Invention: Disposable Cell Phone
Inventor: Ranid Altschul
Date: 1999
Enjoy celebrating the accomplishments of women worldwide, be inspired to make your own personal mark in the world, and come visit us at
http://www.jofabrics.com/ for the best in women's novelty prints and inspired designs.