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Hand-Loomed Cotton Worry Doll Mobile from Guatemala, "Freedom Dolls"
Guatemalan artisan Elias Garcia crafts this colorful mobile from hand-painted palo blanco and handcrafted Guatemalan worry dolls made by his sister Aura. Each doll features a unique handwoven dress in a rainbow of gold, scarlet, spring green, fuchsia, and turquoise tones.
Quitapenas or "worry dolls" represent Ixmucane, a princess who was gifted with infinite wisdom. Children are instructed to confide all of their worries to their quitapenas and then place them underneath their pillow at night. The dolls are thought to impart their wisdom to them while they sleep and so that in the morning they'll wake up knowing what to do.
- 0.25 kgs
- 0.6 lbs
- 53.34 cm L x 24 cm W
- 21" L x 9.5" W
- 100% cotton, palo blanco wood
- Not a toy and not intended for use in or near cribs, beds, playpens, or carriages
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Keep away from children and pets
- Made in Guatemala.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Central America
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Pamela
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01/28/2023
"Unique and whimsical"
Bright and colorful mobile which adds color and interest to a room. Nice use of worry dolls. Thanks!
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Freedom Dolls, Hand-Loomed Cotton Worry Doll Mobile from Guatemala
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Sarah
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01/17/2023
"Beautiful"
My daughter and I love this!
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Maryeileen
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12/01/2022
"This is hanging on our wall over the piano"
We have visited Guatemala recently and loved the artwork of these Mayan worry dolls. This was a gift for my mother.
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- This was a gift for: Mother
- Occasion: birthday
Lisa
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11/28/2022
"Perfect gift"
We gave this to my moms BFF(mom is 91). It was the perfect gift for a woman who sews well. She was so thankful. Really great workmanship. Even the way it was wrapped was magical.
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Be Happy Always, Handmade Guatemalan Worry Doll Happy Wreath
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Maria Elena
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11/19/2022
"Everyone needs several"
I bought several “quitapenas” ( worry dolls) to share with my nieces, so they had support when feeling worried or sad.
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- This was a gift for: Neice
- Occasion: holiday
Ira
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11/05/2022
"Fantastic and sweet reminder of Guatemala"
This wreath is not very big, but it is a fantastic reminder of Guatemala and holds a special place on my room door! Loved the craftsmanship and quality of this product!
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- Decoration
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Quitapena Happiness, Cotton Worry Doll Wreath from Guatemala
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