By Carla
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.
By NANCY
Barong is now busy protecting the house, frightening evil spirits but grinning heartily at the rest of us. He has added a colorful and life-enhancing presence that is a delight to encounter daily. After his arrival I particularly enjoyed watching Barong dance rituals on YouTube and highly recommend them to anyone contemplating ordering the mask since you ll understand his significance and character better. Incidentally, I had no trouble hanging him on the wall with a tiny bit of ingenuity.
By Anne
I requested an exchange because the L was too big. I m hoping the M will fit better. But it is a beautiful dress - just like the picture. I m 5 8” and the length is great for me. Right above my knees. The cotton fabric is great for Florida and can be worn casually or can easily be dressed up.
"...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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