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."
We gave this to my mom's BFF(mom is 91). It was the perfect gift for a woman who sews well. She was so thankful. Really great workmanship. Even the way it was wrapped was magical.
Every time I wear a pair of Meliza's wooden earrings, someone loves them so much, I end up buying another pair or two as gifts! They are so beautiful and colorful, everyone says the same thing...they make you happy looking at them!
"...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
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