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Send to a friendCultural Cotton Angel Ornaments from Guatemala (Set of 6), "Quitapenas Angels"
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Delivery EstimateIn the traditional style of quitapenas, or worry dolls, these angelic ornaments are created by the Guatemalan artisans of the Lopez Garcia Family. Each angel features sparkling paper wings in a different color, and wears a dress made from handwoven cotton fabric with colorful stripes. This set arrives in a handwoven cotton storage pouch.
- 55 grams
- 0.1 lbs
- Each: 7.62 cm H x 7.62 cm W x 1.27 cm D
- Each: 3" H x 3" W x 0.5" D
- Pouch: 18 cm L x 14 cm W
- Pouch: 7" L x 5.5" W
- Cotton, paper, polyurethane, 100% cotton storage pouch
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Made in Guatemala.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemala
- Price includes VAT.
- We will also cover duty and any import fees for items shipped from outside the United Kingdom.
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Write a review"...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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