I love these worry dolls. There were an excellent value and I am giving (some of them) as gifts to my closest friends during this horrendous virus pandemic. Definitely recommend them. They are quality and beautiful!
I love, love, love this piece! It's brilliant...lovingly carved, beautifully painted, generously sized, as so, so original! Definitely a conversation piece.
Right now. It sits on my dresser as a jewelry catchall.
Thank you Gunadi! You're a treasure!
We gave this to my mom's BFF(mom is 91). It was the perfect gift for a woman who sews well. She was so thankful. Really great workmanship. Even the way it was wrapped was magical.
"...the Mayan princess Ixmucane received a gift from the sun god, making her able to solve any person's problem. Later, people began creating dolls with whom they'd share their problems."
"My name is Aura Lopez and my family creates quitapena, or 'worry dolls,' which are traditional in Guatemala and Mexico. According to the legend... read more
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