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Handcrafted Folk Art Cotton Headband from Guatemala, "Quitapena Beauty"

Name: Handcrafted Folk Art Cotton Headband from Guatemala, 'Quitapena Beauty'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 421816
Price: 17.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.93 (158 reviews)

Product ID: 421816

by Lopez Garcia Family (158)

Adorned with tiny quitapenas or "worry dolls", this charming headband has its origin in Guatemalan legend. Traditionally worn to resolve... more

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Adorned with tiny quitapenas or "worry dolls", this charming headband has its origin in Guatemalan legend. Traditionally worn to resolve one's problems and worries, the little dolls symbolize a mystic princess that received a gift from the sun god, that of the power to help people with their misfortune. The Lopez Garcia Family in Guatemala crafts the colorful headband, which is covered in hand-loomed cotton fabric.

32 grams
1.13 oz

33.5 cm L (end to end) x 2.54 cm W
13.25" L (end to end) x 1" W

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US/Imperial

Cotton, steel wire, polyurethane, tule wood, nylon, kraft paper, plastic
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Made in Guatemala
Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemala
Product ID: 421816

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Lopez Garcia Family

Central America

Handcrafted Guatemalan worry dolls

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Kimberly

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Nov 08, 2023

“Adorable Headband”

Fun and colorful headband. Attention grabber.

Purchased Item Quitapena Beauty, Handcrafted Folk Art Cotton Headband from Guatemala

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Teresa

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Oct 23, 2022

“So unique”

I bought this for my granddaughter and she has worn it almost every day. Love this. Wonderful and unique

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Shar

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Oct 21, 2024

“Beautiful Little Angels”

These are darling and will be a great addition to my Christmas tree!

Purchased Item Quitapenas Angels, Cultural Cotton Angel Ornaments from Guatemala (Set of 6)

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Lopez Garcia Family Handcrafted Guatemalan worry dolls

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"...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