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 adore hummingbirds & this Hummingbird Fantasy is a treasure. I have it hanging in my car to bring cheer to myself and others. Alvaro’s work is impeccable!! Thank you!
I likely did not read the description as well as I could, so I was surprised at the size of these, much larger than I thought. The quality of workmanship is excellent, but because the tops seem less rigid than on a smaller one that I have, they might not be as handy. One the whole, a good buy.
"...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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