Radiance in Her Own Light ancestral the butterfly goes through a

the butterfly goes through a time of retreat as a caterpillar—a quiet and patient process in which it gradually prepares to transform

Our grandmothers tell us stories in which our ancestors emerged among flowers

leaving traces of different emotions on each section of fabric

This work of art was designed and crafted by Carmen Cuá Gómez

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Radiance in Her Own Light ancestral the butterfly goes through aIn 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