April 2025 Newsletter ~ Celebrating Earth Day

Hi friends!

At ixöq, every piece we create is a celebration of tradition, of women, and of our connection to the Earth—the colors, the textures, and the hands that shape sustainable recycled materials into something useful & lasting.

This week, as we honor Earth Day and prepare for celebratory days to come - Mother’s Day. Father's Day. Teacher Appreciation - we’re reminded that both the planet and the people who guide us deserve our deepest care and reverence.

Our Cestas, planters, and storage baskets are more than fashion and home accessories. They’re made with intention—crafted from natural materials and woven by women in Guatemala whose artistry sustains their families and their communities.

Whether you're refreshing your space with Earth-friendly pieces or searching for a meaningful gift, we invite you to choose something that honors both the planet and the people who bring it beauty.

For Earth Day 6 Simple Ways to Honor the Earth:

Small actions, big love:

1. Zero-Waste Drop Spot: Keep a Cesta by the door to collect soft plastics or textile scraps before your next recycling drop-off.
2. Pantry Refresher: Organize your pantry items or bulk dry goods with mason jars tucked into a mid-size basket. Stylish and accessible storage with easy to clean ixöq bins.
3. Reusable Gift Basket: Skip the wrapping paper. Use your ixöq basket as a reusable gift wrap—perfect for Mother’s Day, housewarmings, or bridal showers.
4. Mini Indoor Garden: Nest small potted herbs or succulents in a small circular 'catch-all' or basket. It adds warmth and natural texture to any windowsill, countertop, or tablescape!
5. Entryway Organizer: Dedicate one to keys, reusable grocery bags, or sunglasses—so they’re always ready to grab and go.
6. Mobile Craft Caddy: Keep yarn, embroidery supplies, or scrap fabrics neat and transportable in a colorful ixöq tote. Bonus: it looks beautiful out in the open.

At ixöq, we believe that caring for our planet is not a trend, but a way of life.

“La tierra no nos pertenece, nosotros pertenecemos a la tierra.”

"The earth does not belong to us; we belong to the earth."

Evo Morales Ayma

Thank you for supporting ethical craftsmanship and sustainable design. When you bring ixöq into your home, you both honor the Earth - by finding use for excess plastic waste - and the incredible women behind every woven stitch.