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."
I bought the worry dolls for myself. I love the idea of the dolls and the culture behind it. Very well made for being so tiny. I appreciate the craftsmanship that went into making each doll special.
I purchased these earrings for my sister?s birthday. She called me to thank me and said they are beautiful in person. She lives across the country but I?m going to see her at the end of the month so I will get to see the earrings, too.
"...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 Fall Catalog
Discover our unique collection of beautiful, handmade objects from around the world, inspired by more than a century of exploration.