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Two Guatemalan Worry Dolls with 100% Cotton Pouch, "Love and Hope"

Product ID: 325092

Crafted by members of the Lopez Garcia Family of Guatemala, these quitapenas dolls make a wonderful gift for friends or family that tells the... more

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Crafted by members of the Lopez Garcia Family of Guatemala, these quitapenas dolls make a wonderful gift for friends or family that tells the recipient you care about their well-being and wish them the best. Quitapenas means "to remove worries" in Spanish; artisan Aura Lopez explains the Mayan worry doll tradition. "My grandparents said that the way to use them was to take the doll out of the bag or wooden box and tell it your problems and fears," she states. "Then, you place the doll under your pillow and, the next day, your problem becomes smaller or can be resolved." The set consists of two pairs of male and female worry dolls joined together by a red heart. Handmade, the dolls are dressed in vividly-colored traditional Guatemalan attire and arrive in a pouch of handwoven cotton fabric.

  • 14 grams
  • 0.49 oz
  • 2.5" L x 0.8" W
  • 2.5" L x 0.8" W

  • 100% cotton, polyurethane, tule wood, nylon, kraft paper
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Not a toy and not intended for use in or near cribs, beds, playpens, or carriages
  • Not a toy. Not intended for use by children age 12 or under.
  • Made in Guatemala
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemalaicon info
  • Product ID: 325092
Lopez Garcia Family
Lopez Garcia Family

Central America

Handcrafted Guatemalan worry dolls

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Jill

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Jul 07, 2022

“Adorable worry dolls”

My friends loved these gifts I gave them! So cute!

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Yasmin

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Jan 29, 2022

“gift for friend”

these are so well made and my friend loved them!

gift keepsake This was a gift for Friend Occasion: Christmas

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Georgia

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Sep 21, 2021

“beautiful”

beautiful sweet worry dolls, Id highly recommend! thank you :)

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Joowon

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Jan 16, 2025

“Beautiful Angels”

Good quality

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

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Anne

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Jan 09, 2025

“These made wonderful little gifts.”

I love these angels and so did all the friends and family I gifted them to.

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

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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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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."

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