Blue Embroidered Bird Pillow Patanatic_Panajachel I reveal not only my

I reveal not only my identity but also my inner world

My piece honors my adolescent self

This hooked pillow was designed and crafted by Nicolasa Cecilia Tumax Tzunún de Tale

The embroidery is done in a variety of stitches in lavenders

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

Blue Embroidered Bird Pillow Patanatic_Panajachel I reveal not only my"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