Inner Garden ganchillo The embroidery is done in

The embroidery is done in a variety of stitches in mostly shades of blue

I drew inspiration from orchids as symbols of the pursuit of truth

Material: Recycled secondhand clothing

This work of art was designed and crafted by Imelda Estela Pich Chopén member of the Chuacruz rug hooking group

All cycles pass

Inner Garden ganchillo The embroidery is done inThe expression In Lakech holds deep significance in Maya culture: it means I am another you or You are another me, embodying the idea that all people are connected. My portrait is an invitation to live this teaching every day. In the piece, I portrayed my reflective gaze amidst a garden, a symbol of my inner world. There, I observe what nourishes me and what holds me back; it is the place where the intimate work of cultivating what benefits me begins,