Seeing Myself Again Sumpango_Sacatepéquez an integral part of Guatemalan

an integral part of Guatemalan culture

This work of art was designed and crafted by Nicolasa Pacay Barán de Barreno

The birds that appear in my work represent that moment when you are ready to take flight

Among their many interpretations

"Embroidered designs of birds in geometric patterns that represent the nature of Guatemala and its traditional customes

Seeing Myself Again Sumpango_Sacatepéquez an integral part of GuatemalanWhile creating my piece, I embarked on a journey into the past to reconnect with my inner child. It was an intimate and transformative process, because I realized that to understand who I am today, I needed to look back and remember the little girl I once was. In that reunion, I discovered her curiosity, her joy, and her fears. By embracing her, I learned to offer myself the compassion and self love I had long lacked. This connection allowed me to