April 2026 ~ Mother’s Day, make it meaningful

April always feels like a familiar rhythm for us as a return to what matters, with a little more clarity each year. Looking back, it’s consistently been a moment where things come into focus: in 2024, it was about grounding ourselves in process and material; last year, it opened up new palettes and a fuller embrace of creating by season. This year feels like a natural continuation of both, with a steadier sense of direction.

As we moved from Women’s History Month to honoring Earth Day, we considered the kind of care that connects the two: how focus and attention shape not just what we make, but how we live alongside one another. It’s a reminder that the small, daily choices of what we keep close, what we pass on, and what we invest in, all add up to something that's much larger over time.

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we're focused on the idea of gifts that feel considered, personal, and lasting. The ones that don’t interrupt someone’s rhythm, but slip easily into it. Pieces that hold what’s needed, travel well, and quietly become part of everyday life. Whether you’re celebrating someone special in your life or marking the moment for yourself, we hope what you choose feels meaningful in a way that endures.

Spring also means being out in the world a bit more. Markets are beginning to take shape & people are out and about, focusing on clarity of light, new growth, and general wellbeing. There’s something special about meeting you in person, seeing how pieces are chosen and carried forward, and creating grounded connections.

For the sheros who raised us—in every sense of the word.

Mother’s Day, for us, has always been about more than one definition. It’s for anyone who’s held us up, shaped us, shown us care in ways big and small. This is a moment to celebrate them—and to celebrate all the women in our lives, fully, and maybe with some extra bling!

Start with a vibrant Cesta: easy, colorful, made to carry it all. Add a charm, tassle or keychain (or a few) to make it unmistakably theirs. Then tuck in a Carry-All to keep the essentials protected and in place, think makeup, glasses, and items reached for every day. It’s thoughtful, it’s useful, and it feels like her.

Or grab a catch-all or mini tote and fill it with candy or flowers to brighten a day!

At ixöq, we are here to help you create something special. Feel free to reach out or come by the store and we'll help put together the perfect gift to honor the sheros in your life!

spring markets have arrived!

This spring there are more ways than ever to see us & shop ixöq. As the season gets under way, we'll be popping up at a series of markets across the DC area. These events are at the heart of what we do: meeting you face-to-face and connecting over the textures, the colors, and the stories behind each piece.

If you’re nearby, come find us. If you’ve never experienced ixöq in person, this is your moment!

And mark your calendars for our other markets to come!

A new digital home (coming soon!)

Behind the scenes, we’re busy working on something new! Over the past few months, we’ve been rebuilding our website—freshening things up, giving it a more modern look, simplifying the experience, and creating more space for the stories and the objects themselves. It feels closer to how we actually work, and we’re really excited to share it with you. We're very close to a launch so stay tuned!