Blue Embroidered Bird Pillow Patanatic_Panajachel My piece honors my adolescent

My piece honors my adolescent self

Beautiful on the sofa or bed

I needed to look back and remember the little girl I once was

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

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Blue Embroidered Bird Pillow Patanatic_Panajachel My piece honors my adolescent"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