For 10 years, Anna Orska has been traveling the world to discover crafts that defy the passage of time. She meets masters working in family workshops, listens to stories written in their hands, and creates jewelry inspired by the culture of the places she visits. The project "Crafts of the World" is not just a collection; it's a story about people, traditions, and the beauty of diversity. The latest travel collection was created in Guatemala – a land of vibrant energy and vibrant colors.

A country that speaks color

All over the world, craftsmanship begins with hands – patient, attentive, remembering gestures passed down through the ages. Creating the Guatemala collection, these hands transformed stone into a talisman, and thread into a story. Weaving and jade – the main characters of the collection – have been rooted in the culture of this Central American country for centuries, dating back to the Mayan culture. After a long journey, they arrived at the ORSKA studio, where we framed them in simple, minimalist frames. This is how a collection was created that is felt not only with the eyes, but above all with the skin.

Mayan Sacred Stone

For the Mayans, jade was an amulet, a totem, a symbol of balance: between body and spirit, between the human world and the incomprehensible. Born of fire and time, the stone, raw and opaque in the Guatemala collection, became the heart of a simple, geometric form. Master Stanislavo spent several months carving the raw stone, extracting color and shape from the uncut pieces. His hands followed the structure of the stone, revealing the most beautiful shades of green, black, white, and even pink. Created in the heart of Guatemala, the stone cones created jewelry that encapsulates the coolness of the rock and the warmth of human hands in a way that attracts attention and steals compliments.

Where the weft meets the warp

Colorful Guatemalan fabrics are not fashion, but an alphabet of memory – a record of the history of family, place, and everyday life. In their intricate weaves and deliberate colors, K'iche' women preserve stories about the place they come from. Fabrics are the language with which they speak to the world. To emphasize their unique role in Guatemalan culture, the jade jewelry is accompanied by limited-edition bracelets made from belts handwoven by local artisans in the mountainous regions of the country. Naturally dyed threads create a fabric that was once an important element of the Maja women's attire. The belts were used to wrap women's waists to hold the huipil—a traditional blouse—and skirt. Each bracelet is unique, differing in detail and color, and comes from a different piece of the original fabric.

For those who see the world in color

The Guatemala collection is complemented by a limited line of kimonos, made from materials imported from the city of Chichicastenango. In Poland, we sewed them into kimonos, embellishing them with colorful linings in the spirit of less waste. We created bold designs in contrasting shades of fuchsia, green, and blue for those who like to go against the grain. It's a nod to freedom and a colorful stance against monotony.