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Set of 6 Guatemalan Worry Doll Ornaments Crafted by Hand, "Worry Dolls Share the Love"

Product ID: 269784

Traditional Guatemalan worry dolls share the love as festive ornaments by the Lopez Garcia Family. Each doll in the set of six is crafted by hand and... more

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Traditional Guatemalan worry dolls share the love as festive ornaments by the Lopez Garcia Family. Each doll in the set of six is crafted by hand and wears a handwoven skirt and headdress. "The idea is to trust each doll with whatever troubles you. It is said that during the night, while we sleep, the dolls will whisper the solution to our troubles," says Ana from the Lopez Garcia Family. The set of six arrives in a hand-loomed cotton pouch.

Legend has it that the Maya Sun God gave princess Ixmucané the gift of solving people's problems. With time people started making dolls in Ixmucané's honor and they would tell her their woes, hoping she would solve them through the dolls.

Please expect slight variations in color and size as each doll is crafted by hand with available materials, making each one unique.

  • 64 grams
  • 0.1 lbs
  • Each: 7.62 cm H x 5 cm W x 1.5 cm D
  • Each: 3" H x 2" W x 0.6" D
  • Pouches (6): 10.16 cm L x 8.26 cm W
  • Pouches (6): 4" L x 3.3" W

  • 100% cotton, polyurethane, tule, nylon, paper
  • Hand-crafted item -- colour, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Not a toy and not intended for use in or near cribs, beds, playpens, or carriages
  • Not a toy. Not intended for use by children age 12 or under.
  • Made in Guatemala
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemalaicon info
  • Product ID: 269784
  • Price includes VAT.
  • We will also cover duty and any import fees for items shipped from outside the United Kingdom.
Lopez Garcia Family
Lopez Garcia Family

Central America

Handcrafted Guatemalan worry dolls

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Timothy

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Apr 07, 2020

Excellent and adorable!”

I love these worry dolls. There were an excellent value and I am giving (some of them) as gifts to my closest friends during this horrendous virus pandemic. Definitely recommend them. They are quality and beautiful!

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Daisy

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Jun 05, 2024

Part of our holiday decorations”

These quitapenas are beautiful

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Margaret

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Mar 06, 2022

Worry Dolls were a big hit”

I gave these to six different friends and they all loved them. One sent a photo of hers on her Christmas tree.

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Joowon

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Jan 16, 2025

Beautiful Angels”

Good quality

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Anne

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Jan 09, 2025

These made wonderful little gifts.”

I love these angels and so did all the friends and family I gifted them to.

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Didi

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Dec 27, 2024

Make 100 people happy with these precious handmade worry dolls”

I love giving gifts. Mostly to children I cross paths with in my travels. Like the child who is fussy or crying or having a tantrum in the airport, on a plane, in a supermarket. I always keep mini pullback cars or mini bubbles in my purse and coat pockets so they re easily accessible for me to grab on the spot. When I came across these worry dolls, 100 of them, I felt like I hit the jackpot. I have a few in every pocket and purse and everyone I give one to is instantly happy!!! I m talking children AND adults!! It puts a smile on even the crankiest child s (or adult s for that matter!) face. These are unique and special and beautifully and lovingly made. What a cool way to turn frowns upside down! Adults in particular love the folklore of telling the sweet little doll your worries and then putting her under your pillow and when you wake up the next morning you just may have answers. For me, that is a big bonus, because just that little doll, all by herself, is full of joy and love.

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