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Set of 6 Guatemalan Worry Doll Ornaments Crafted by Hand, "Worry Dolls Share the Love"

Product ID: 269784

Traditional Guatemalan worry dolls share the love as festive ornaments by the Lopez Garcia Family. Each doll in the set of six is crafted by hand and... more

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Traditional Guatemalan worry dolls share the love as festive ornaments by the Lopez Garcia Family. Each doll in the set of six is crafted by hand and wears a handwoven skirt and headdress. "The idea is to trust each doll with whatever troubles you. It is said that during the night, while we sleep, the dolls will whisper the solution to our troubles," says Ana from the Lopez Garcia Family. The set of six arrives in a hand-loomed cotton pouch.

Legend has it that the Maya Sun God gave princess Ixmucané the gift of solving people's problems. With time people started making dolls in Ixmucané's honor and they would tell her their woes, hoping she would solve them through the dolls.

Please expect slight variations in color and size as each doll is crafted by hand with available materials, making each one unique.

  • 64 grams
  • 0.1 lbs
  • Each (6): 7.62 cm H x 5 cm W x 1.5 cm D
  • Each (6): 3" H x 2" W x 0.6" D

  • 100% cotton, polyurethane, tule, nylon, paper
  • Not a toy. Not intended for use by children age 12 or under.
  • Not a toy and not intended for use in or near cribs, beds, playpens, or carriages
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Guatemala
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemalaicon info
  • Product ID: 269784
Lopez Garcia Family
Lopez Garcia Family

Central America

Handcrafted Guatemalan worry dolls

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Timothy

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Apr 07, 2020

“Excellent and adorable!”

I love these worry dolls. There were an excellent value and I am giving (some of them) as gifts to my closest friends during this horrendous virus pandemic. Definitely recommend them. They are quality and beautiful!

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Daisy

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Jun 05, 2024

“Part of our holiday decorations”

These quitapenas are beautiful

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Margaret

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Mar 06, 2022

“Worry Dolls were a big hit”

I gave these to six different friends and they all loved them. One sent a photo of hers on her Christmas tree.

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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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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."

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