I sent this to my cousin for her birthday, and she raved about the intricate artistry and how much she loved it. Thank you! I'm so happy to be supporting artisans around the world!
We love this calendar, as my grandparents had one that was very similar; we were very excited to find it. The wood is it made from is lovely, and the daily task of changing the day/date is a nice ritual. I definitely intend to gift this in the future ..... thank you!
"...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
The Holiday Catalog
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