Beauty That Blossoms Chirijquiac Rug Hooking "Embroidered designs of corn and

"Embroidered designs of corn and milpas represent the Maíz of Guatemala"

This work of art was designed and hand-stitched by Ana María Coó Quiejú

I realized that my identity is deeply intertwined with being a mother

The design features flowers

and that is why it is essential to embrace each moment and never take for granted the time we are given

Beauty That Blossoms Chirijquiac Rug Hooking "Embroidered designs of corn andFor a long time, I was taught that I had to look beautiful for others. Today, I have learned to honor my beauty for my own well being, to care for myself as an act of self love. My work reflects that leap between the past and the present: I used to live concerned with others gazes, but now I listen to and prioritize the voice within me. This change, which might seem subtle, has profoundly transformed the way I exist in the world. Today, I feel more