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Guatemalan Worry Doll Ornament, "Catcher of Dreams"

Name: Guatemalan Worry Doll Ornament, 'Catcher of Dreams'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 421818
Price: 19.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.93 (158 reviews)

Product ID: 421818

by Lopez Garcia Family (158)

Ensure sweet dreams with this wonderful ornament from the Lopez Garcia Family. Styled like a traditional dreamcatcher, the handcrafted ornament is... more

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Ensure sweet dreams with this wonderful ornament from the Lopez Garcia Family. Styled like a traditional dreamcatcher, the handcrafted ornament is adorned with a tiny Guatemalan quitapena or "worry doll".

6 grams
0.21 oz

7" H x 2.2" W x 0.6" D
7" H x 2.2" W x 0.6" D

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US/Imperial

Cotton fabric, cotton thread, polyurethane sponge, tule wood, kraft paper, steel wire, plastic beads
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Made in Guatemala
Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemala
Product ID: 421818

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Lopez Garcia Family

Central America

Handcrafted Guatemalan worry dolls

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158

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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Rorry

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Nov 08, 2024

“Beautiful”

So well made!! My new go to scrunchee

Purchased Item Colorful Traditions, Multicolor Scrunchie Made from Upcycled Cotton in Guatemala

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Shar

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Oct 21, 2024

“Beautiful Little Angels”

These are darling and will be a great addition to my Christmas tree!

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