Greetings friends ~

I don't know about you but February flew by! For ixöq, it was a great month filled with fresh opportunities, the introduction of new products, & a trip to NYC for a wholesale trade show. I'm thrilled to share some details with you plus some exclusive perks as we wrap up the winter months & welcome March. It's definitely the perfect time to add a little ixöq zing or pop of color!

The first bit of news is that we're taking "Katie's Picks" private! This means that only YOU ~ our valued email subscribers ~ will have access to these exclusive deals. I really appreciate everyone who follows these updates & I want to make sure there is always something special on the site that's just for you!

Enjoy an exclusive 15% discount on all of these handpicked gems & up to 30% on a few designs that are being heralded out. It's my way of sharing the love and saying thank you for being part of our journey. Use code HAPPY15 at checkout or shop using this link:

Celebrate Women's History Month with ixöq! As a brand deeply rooted in empowering women artisans in Guatemala, we honor the strength, resilience, and creativity of women around the world. Through fair trade practices and sustainable initiatives, we support the economic independence and cultural preservation of these remarkable artisans. Join us in recognizing the contributions of women throughout history and empowering them for a brighter future. Each ixöq purchase directly supports & empowers women artisans, their families, & their communities in Guatemala.

Paulina from Manos Cruceñas, Santa Cruz La Laguna, Guatemala

Every winter I have the pleasure of designing new products & creating new color combinations, which I introduce at trade shows and then to you come spring!

This year's newest stripe ~ Nuevo24 ~ was inspired by a Pantone© color collection using the 2024 color of the year 'Peach Fuzz'. I'm thrilled with how it turned out & so far it's been a big hit!! You can shop this design on our site under the multicolor stripe options.

If you're interested in learning my thoughts on 'Peach Fuzz' & some behind the scenes about the trade show, check out my latest BLOG.

I want to share some updates with you regarding our pricing. We try very hard to keep our prices reasonable while continuing to pay a fair wage to the artisans & cover our costs. Each year we do an assessment of our price structure & set our prices accordingly. The last time we did a price update was 2022. Due to the rising costs of materials & shipping from Guatemala, we need to adjust our prices to ensure the sustainability of our business. We understand this may be inconvenient, but please know that this decision was made with careful consideration.



Your purchases are a conscious & thoughtful choice, & continue to support fair wages for the talented women artisans in Guatemala who handcraft our products. Your ongoing support enables us to uphold our commitment to ethical practices and empower these artisans. Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we navigate these adjustments together.

Our new prices will go into effect April 1 so Shop Now! Save Now! :)

Thanks so much for all of your support! I hope you have a wonderful start to spring, wherever you may be.

And please keep an eye out for the March newsletter when I'll highlight a few new (desktop!) products & share our spring market schedule. We have a bunch of pop-up markets planned in the DC area!



~ all the best & with much gratitude ~



Katie

(co-founder / director / creative)

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