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Handmade Guatemalan Worry Doll Happy Wreath, "Be Happy Always"
By Elias Garcia, this charming wreath carries a message — "Be Happy Always." He covers it with handloomed Guatemalan textiles and adorns it with diminutive worry dolls who wear red clown noses. The dolls are crafted by his sister of the Lopez Garcia family.
According to Maya legend, the sun god gave princess Ixmucane the gift of solving people's problems. With time people started making dolls in Ixmucane's honor and they would tell her their woes, hoping she would solve them through the dolls. Many people whisper to the dolls, then place them under their pillows at night, hoping that the doll will provide a solution as they sleep.
- 0.27 kgs
- 0.6 lbs
- 2 cm H x 24 cm Diam.
- 0.8" H x 9.5" Diam.
- 100% cotton on carton, palo blanco wood sign, nylon cord
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Not a toy and not intended for use in or near cribs, beds, playpens, or carriages
- Made in Guatemala.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Central America
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Joan
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05/24/2021
"They make friends happy"
I gave one to my boss and he hung it in the office. The colorful dolls make people smile. We are currently raising money for our Red Nose Day charity, so the little red noses are so perfect.
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Be Happy Always, Handmade Guatemalan Worry Doll Happy Wreath
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Rossana
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06/07/2022
"Love Love Love!"
I was first exposed to these dolls on a trip to Guatemala and have loved them ever since. I have always wished for an ornament that could be used year after year. These are perfect and will be cherished and passed down to our children
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Jennifer
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02/28/2022
"New Décor for a new Home"
So colorful and brings such an extra brightness to my home.
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Kathleen
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02/10/2022
"LOVE my worry doll wreaths!"
I LOVE these worry doll wreaths! SO glad I bought them!
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Quitapena Happiness, Cotton Worry Doll Wreath from Guatemala
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Margaret
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02/09/2022
"Valentines Day Gift"
My granddaughter lovers her cute and colorful worry doll heart.
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Charlotte
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02/09/2022
"Heart Loving"
I have this in my hallway to remind me of my travels throughout the Americas. This Heart Wreath is all occasion and can be used in any part of your home. They are well made. Love them.
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