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Handmade Guatemalan Worry Doll Happy Wreath, "Be Happy Always"

Product ID: 384318

By Elias Garcia, this charming wreath carries a message — "Be Happy Always." He covers it with handloomed Guatemalan textiles and adorns it... more

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By Elias Garcia, this charming wreath carries a message — "Be Happy Always." He covers it with handloomed Guatemalan textiles and adorns it with diminutive worry dolls who wear red clown noses. The dolls are crafted by his sister of the Lopez Garcia family.

According to Maya legend, the sun god gave princess Ixmucane the gift of solving people's problems. With time people started making dolls in Ixmucane's honor and they would tell her their woes, hoping she would solve them through the dolls. Many people whisper to the dolls, then place them under their pillows at night, hoping that the doll will provide a solution as they sleep.

  • 0.27 kgs
  • 0.6 lbs
  • 2 cm H x 24 cm Diam.
  • 0.8" H x 9.5" Diam.

  • 100% cotton on cardboard, palo blanco wood sign, nylon cord
  • 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
  • Made in Guatemala
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemalaicon info
  • Product ID: 384318
Elias Garcia
Elias Garcia

Central America

Decor accents with Guatemalan worry dolls

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Lisa

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Nov 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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Joan

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May 24, 2021

“They make friends happy”

I gave one to my boss and he hung it in the office. The colorful dolls make people smile. We are currently raising money for our Red Nose Day charity, so the little red noses are so perfect.

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Suzanne

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Apr 01, 2024

“It is hanging beautifully..”

This worry wreath is so nice..well made..I love it so much and it is a great conversation piec

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Happyhelen

From Surrey, BC, Canada

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Jan 30, 2024

“This worry doll wreath will cheer me up!”

This worry doll wreath is very well made. And when I received it, it was very carefully wrapped so it was in great condition. I have some physical problems so the wreath will cheer me up whenever I look at it! Thankyou Elias!

Cheerful and well-made!
Best Uses
  • Hanging up on my office wall
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Deborah

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Oct 21, 2023

“Really beautiful”

Reminds me of my time in Guatemala. Many attentive quitapenas here to tell your troubles to.

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Bab

From Sweden

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Mar 25, 2023

“Very beautiful”

Its very beautiful.

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Elias Garcia Decor accents with Guatemalan worry dolls

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"I work alongside my cherished wife, Jackeline, my faithful companion and my best friend."

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