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Multicoloured Cotton Headbands (Pair), "Pretty Quitapenas"

Name: Multicoloured Cotton Headbands (Pair), 'Pretty Quitapenas'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 405993
Price: 28.99 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.93 (158 reviews)

Product ID: 405993

by Lopez Garcia Family (158)

Guatemala's Lopez Garcia Family creates these delightful headbands that are sure to be a conversation starter. The pair of colourful hair accessories... more

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Guatemala's Lopez Garcia Family creates these delightful headbands that are sure to be a conversation starter. The pair of colourful hair accessories is embellished with quitapenas, or Guatemalan "worry dolls". According to legend, the princess Ixmucané was granted the ability to solve people's problems by the Sun God. Over time, people began to make tiny dolls in remembrance of Ixmucané. They would tell the dolls their problems in the hopes that Ixmucané would solve them. The custom became very popular, and continues to this day.

58 grams
0.1 lbs

13.25" L (end to end) x 1" W
13.25" L (end to end) x 1" W

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US/Imperial

Cotton, steel wire, polyurethane, tule wood, nylon, kraft paper
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Made in Guatemala
Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemala
Product ID: 405993

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Lopez Garcia Family

Central America

Handcrafted Guatemalan worry dolls

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Didi

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Dec 27, 2024

“Make 100 people happy with these precious handmade worry dolls”

I love giving gifts. Mostly to children I cross paths with in my travels. Like the child who is fussy or crying or having a tantrum in the airport, on a plane, in a supermarket. I always keep mini pullback cars or mini bubbles in my purse and coat pockets so they re easily accessible for me to grab on the spot. When I came across these worry dolls, 100 of them, I felt like I hit the jackpot. I have a few in every pocket and purse and everyone I give one to is instantly happy!!! I m talking children AND adults!! It puts a smile on even the crankiest child s (or adult s for that matter!) face. These are unique and special and beautifully and lovingly made. What a cool way to turn frowns upside down! Adults in particular love the folklore of telling the sweet little doll your worries and then putting her under your pillow and when you wake up the next morning you just may have answers. For me, that is a big bonus, because just that little doll, all by herself, is full of joy and love.

Purchased Item The Worry Doll Clan, Set of 100 Guatemalan Worry Dolls with Pouch in 100% Cotton

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Sheila

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Dec 27, 2024

“Big Hit”

These angels were a gift for family and very well received. Im so pleased to have chosen well and will consider other items made by this family in the future.

Purchased Item Quitapenas Angels, Cultural Cotton Angel Ornaments from Guatemala (Set of 6)

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Kathy

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Nov 13, 2024

“Will put a smile on your face!”

These sweet angels are lovely! I will be putting them on Christmas gifts for my Mama and sisters instead of bows. A treasure that will go on the tree for future years. Thank you for sharing your talents!

Purchased Item Quitapenas Angels, Cultural Cotton Angel Ornaments from Guatemala (Set of 6)

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Lopez Garcia Family Handcrafted Guatemalan worry dolls

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"...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