Radiance in Her Own Light Bird Recognizing the dire need for

Recognizing the dire need for more income-generating opportunities for Maya women in Guatemala

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

leaves and branches

and also works as a wall hanging

Radiance in Her Own Light Bird Recognizing the dire need forIn the Maya worldview, the diamond shape holds a profound meaning: its four equal sides represent balance, symmetry, and permanence. It is a symbol of our parcel of land, the maternal womb, and divine fertility. When weaving our huipils, we intertwine threads and meanings, projecting our spiritual universe and our connection to the earth into the textiles. For me, this ancestral symbol is deeply connected to my journey of self discovery. I recognize