I LOVE these little worry dolls! They are great as a decoration on a gift or just to give a friend who is going through a hard time. My granddaughters sleep with one under their pillows, to "take their worries away."
These are well made wooden spice jars and look very nice anywhere in the kitchen or can be used to hold salt and cracked pepper on the dining table. I was very pleased with these although they were a little expensive.
I use to live in Guatemala and use to enjoy going to all the craft shows.
I have a house full of treasures from Guatemala. Use to go to the old capital by bus with al the chickens. Scary bus ride from Tuguesagalpa.
I love the work that all of your womans group does! 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
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