Artists and Designers
Maya K'iché and Pipíl /
IX BALAM
Discipline:
Fashion
Marta Orellana (Maya K’iché, Petén Guatemala), the designer of Ix Balam, explores culture, photography, and sociology in her fashion. Orellana contributes to community development and empowerment, currently focusing on mental health and addictions programs at Thunder Woman Healing Lodge Society.
Latest Collection
IXÖQ
A Collection by:
IX BALAM
The IXÖQ collection by IX BALAM pays tribute to the remarkable women of Iximuleu (Guatemala) who resisted oppression and colonial constraints. Using mixed textiles and vibrant embroidery on black lace, the collection symbolizes rebellion and the fight for women’s rights and safety, embodying their enduring spirit and impact on freedom and self-expression.
Other Collections
IXÖQ
Featured in:
Fierce + Fearless