Living in the Moment Totonicapán Embroidery recognizing and embracing each other

recognizing and embracing each other

a member of the Sumpango embroidery group

When the outside world is marked by constant conflict

represent the 20 days of the Maya calendar

The colors in the rug I hold are not just decoration

Living in the Moment Totonicapán Embroidery recognizing and embracing each otherIn my piece, I wanted to reflect an essential characteristic of nature: impermanence. In life, nothing lasts forever; everything changes, and everything passes. As I embroidered this piece, I went through many experiences, leaving traces of different emotions on each section of fabric. This journey has taught me that truly knowing myself means moving through different stages and emotional states and realizing that the present is the only place where I