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Guatemala Stole My Heart so I Designed a Scarf Collection to Celebrate This Beautiful Country

6/21/2016

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For many fashion designers, travel is a significant source of inspiration. It is indeed the same case for me. Travel is a priority - I take time to explore the world and always come back from my trips full of creative ideas and jitters to design and make beautiful things. In January 2015 I took a trip to Guatemala. It is always fascinating to me to learn about the country and its people. Local textiles in Guatemala reflect the richness and variety of the nature. I fell in love. 

When I came back home, I got to working in my sketchbook - I collected imagery, I sketched, and I sketched some more. I love shapes and as you can see below, I located an image of a woman weaving a fabric and abstracted it into a shape. I also took an photo of a Mayan pyramid and simplified it with a few strokes of a crayon. 
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I came up with many combinations of colors and shapes and textures to achieve the final designs. Like travel, design is a journey and I can tell you that I truly love the creative experience. I hope this passion is obvious in my design work!  
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As I am planning my next trip, I am already excited about creative opportunities it may lead to. Jitters - I can't wait for you!

I am excited to bring my collection of travel scarves to you. Travel important to you too? Wrap yourself in these to always remind your of the magic travel brings into our lives. Shop them here. 
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