Blue Embroidered Bird Pillow Patanatic_Panajachel My work reflects that leap

My work reflects that leap between the past and the present: I used to live concerned with others’ gazes

the success of Multicolores serves as a model for how to organize and advance a nonprofit while effecting powerful social change

I reveal not only my identity but also my inner world

The  table runner is fine embroidered birds and plants in rich colorful thread

I needed to look back and remember the little girl I once was

Blue Embroidered Bird Pillow Patanatic_Panajachel My work reflects that leap"Embroidered designs of birds and natural elements that represent the rich biodiversity of Guatemala. " This work of art was designed and hand stitched by Flora Tejaxn Chuy, a member of the Sumpango, Sacatepquez embroidery group. Hand embroidered cushion cover: 12x20 inches. Materials: The base is made of recycled indigo corte. The design is crafted with cotton thread and features a small border known as 'vena' (trim), made of recycled 'corte' in