Embroidered Birds and Geometric Pillow Butterflies We must allow the tears

We must allow the tears to fall so that new flowers can bloom inside us

as Maya women

the passion I put into every goal

My work is a reflection of who I am: a woman who

I have learned that true transformation is not immediate: it requires strength to sustain change and time to allow the wings to grow strong

Embroidered Birds and Geometric Pillow Butterflies We must allow the tears"Embroidered design of birds in geometric patterns that represent the nature of Guatemala and its traditional customs." This work of art was designed and hand stitched by Melina Yol Chiquit , member of the Sumpango embroidery group. The embroidery is done in a variety of stitches in mostly shades of blue. The design is a combination of birds, geometrics and fauna on a deep indigo fabric. Beautiful on the couch or the bed.