Blog & Updates

As we embrace Fall & take a tiny little breath before completely immersing ourselves in the holidays, I would like to take you behind the scenes of ixöq, where raw materials are transformed into the stunning, handwoven pieces your customers know and love. Each product tells a story of craftsmanship, tradition, and sustainable practices honed by artisans over generations. Take a step-by-step look at the journey of our products and discover what makes our pieces unique—each ixöq item you buy or stock has a story worth sharing! CHECK OUT SOME VIDEOS OF ARTISANS IN ACTION. From start to finish, the utmost...

It's hard to believe that we're almost midway through September & we're in our 4th month in the new space on Brookland Arts Walk. It's been so great to have a retail store front and I've loved getting to know the Brookland community & having you pop by. Thanks to everyone who's visited. It's such a great area, full of fabulous creatives, so if you haven't had a chance to visit you should! (Saturdays 9-1 are the best time, in conjunction with the weekly Fresh Farm Monroe Farmer’s Market). On Sept 15 the Arts Walk hosted the annual Clay Festival where...

Hello friends ~ What can I say ... July has been wacky. So many unknowns, so much change, so much sun!! Hopefully, you're enjoying the summer, fitting in some fun adventures, and managed to stay cool amid the various heatwaves. July for ixöq was kind of a blur but in a good way & we have some exciting updates coming your way! Not only did we open our new studio and are now part of Brookland Arts Walk but we worked on two exciting collaborations. I'll be honest ... I find collaborations with other creatives to be SO MUCH FUN....

June is just about over, and summer is officially in full swing, as was evident by the blazing hot temps last week (at least here in DC/MD!) I hope you're staying cool & can take a second for this newsletter because we have so much to share ... including: ixöq's brand new studio/retail space; the opportunity to shop in person; our latest trip to Guatemala, and more! We've got space!! I'm thrilled to announce that ixöq has joined Brookland Arts Walk, a fabulous group of studio/retail spaces for creatives & makers in D.C. This vibrant community is all about supporting...

(apologies that this is being added so late! things got a little busy - read June 😃) Finally we've had some sunny days around DC! As we embrace the warmth and vibrancy of summer, we are thrilled to bring you our latest updates and tips to make the most of this season with ixöq. We've got some exciting news on ... a recent feature; our trip to Guatemala; info on upcoming markets, plus some tips on caring for your cesta! Shop In Person Our recent run of pop-up markets was truly unforgettable, in part because it rained A LOT 🌧️...