By saw
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.
By Cynthia
I was so excited when I seen the bookends and learned what the meaning was. It gives me great joy to have them in my home.
By Bert
Love these beautiful and unique pieces. I remember something similar when I was a small child in a different state (Pennsylvania), and the gorgeous sculptures take me back to that time whe I was four or five years old. Mesmerizing!
"...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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