Sean Campbell · 1999? stripes · Has symbol

Lesbian pride labrys flag

A flag for lesbians—women attracted to other women—featuring a double-headed axe (labrys) on a purple triangle as a symbol of lesbian strength.

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Designer

Sean Campbell

Year Created

1999

First Flown

1999

Stripe Count

? stripes

Colors & Meanings

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These colors represent important ideas connected to this flag and community.

History

Lesbians are women who are romantically and sexually attracted to other women. This labrys flag was created by Sean Campbell in 1999, featuring a double-headed axe on an inverted purple triangle. The labrys is an ancient battle axe long used as a symbol of lesbian and feminist strength, while the purple triangle references the symbol used to mark lesbian prisoners in Nazi concentration camps, reclaimed as a sign of survival.