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According to legend, the Mayan princess Ixmucane received the ability to solve the worries of her people from the god of the sun. In keeping with that tradition, these quitapenas, or "worry dolls" from Guatemala are offered by the Lopez Garcia Family. Working with cotton on the traditional floor loom, the talented artisans hand-weave the colorful dresses of 100 distinct worry dolls. This awe-inspiring set arrives within a handy cotton storage pouch.
- 0.30 kgs
- 0.7 lbs
- Dolls (100): 6.35 cm H x 2 cm W x 1.8 cm D
- Dolls (100): 2.5" H x 0.8" W x 0.7" D
- Pouch: 27.94 cm L x 21.59 cm W
- Pouch: 11" L x 8.5" W
- 100% cotton, polyfill, cotton storage pouch
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Made in Guatemala.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Central America
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Verified Reviewer
01/18/2021
"LOTS of Cute and Colorful Worry Dolls"
The Lopez Garcia family has created some of these well-made dolls with light faces and some with brown faces, which I like very much. These Quitapenas (Worry dolls) are larger and more detailed than some I have bought other places years ago. It will be so much fun to give them as uplifting gifts. They will make my friends and relatives smile during these difficult months, because they make me smile every time I look at them. The Lopez Garcia family even tucked in a postcard of a site in Guatemala telling me thank you. I am so glad I purchased this set of 100 dolls.
Best Uses
- Gifts, display, cheering someone, Decorations
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Worry Doll Village, Handwoven Cotton Decorative Dolls (Set of 100)
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03/06/2020
"I hope that these will lighten the worries of many"
I purchased these because, as a pediatric specialist, I occasionally have to give distressing news to families. Im using them as a token later, to tell them that I understand that they are distressedspecialist, I occasionally have to give distressing news to families. Im using them as a token later, to tell them that I understand that they are distressed. The cotton ones I purchased are beautiful, and they make people smile
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Worry Doll Village, Handwoven Cotton Decorative Dolls (Set of 100)
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01/23/2021
"Worry dolls"
Granddaughters love them- only problem was one of the box tops broke pretty quickly
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Country Beauties, Twelve Cotton Worry Dolls with a Pinewood Box from Guatemala
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Verified Reviewer
01/21/2021
"Beautiful and beautifully made!"
I love these little dolls! The little wooden box they come in is painted so beautifully, and each doll is different. Theyre each so tiny, yet so intricately sewn in gorgeous, vibrant colors, all with different dresses and head coverings. I always use them to tell my worries to, and they always help me to sleep in peace. I will treasure them and definitely look for more beautiful things from this artist!
Best Uses
- Peace and enjoyment
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Country Beauties, Twelve Cotton Worry Dolls with a Pinewood Box from Guatemala
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01/19/2021
"Christmas Angels"
Very cute little angels
Best Uses
- Decorations for tree
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01/18/2021
"Holiday angels"
Really delightful angels that will hang around daintily all year round
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This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.
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This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.
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Lopez Garcia Family has received a $150 microcredit loan with 0% interest.
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Lopez Garcia Family Handcrafted Guatemalan worry dolls
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