The San Andres Xecul Angel that soars in the parlor of my nineteenth century row house in Baltimore reminds me to be kind to strangers and the homeless man who crosses your path for you may be entertaining angels unawares.
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.
"...la princesa maya Ixmucane recibió un regalo del dios sol, haciéndola capaz de resolver el problema de cualquier persona. Más tarde, la gente comenzó a crear muñecos con los que compartir sus problemas".
"Mi nombre es Aura López y mi familia crea quitapeña, o 'muñecas de preocupación', que son tradicionales en Guatemala y México. Según la leyenda... read more
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