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Multicolored Cotton Headbands (Pair), "Pretty Quitapenas"
Guatemala's Lopez Garcia Family creates these delightful headbands that are sure to be a conversation starter. The pair of colorful hair accessories is embellished with quitapenas, or Guatemalan "worry dolls". According to legend, the princess Ixmucané was granted the ability to solve people's problems by the Sun God. Over time, people began to make tiny dolls in remembrance of Ixmucané. They would tell the dolls their problems in the hopes that Ixmucané would solve them. The custom became very popular, and continues to this day.
- 58 grams
- 0.1 lbs
- Each: 33.5 cm L (end to end) x 2.54 cm W
- Each: 13.25" L (end to end) x 1" W
- Cotton, steel wire, polyurethane, tule wood, nylon, kraft paper
- 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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Cathleen
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05/08/2022
"Christmas gift for seven year old granddaughter"
My seven year old granddaughter loves little figures and these delighted her. I gave them to her a few days before Christmas so she could hang them on the tree if she wanted and she yelled Best present ever!
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- This was a gift for: Granddaughter
- Occasion: Christmas
Larry
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05/04/2022
"Love the Worry Doll League."
Love the Worry Doll League. The workmanship is Wonderful., Great price good delivery.
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Cheryl
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04/13/2022
"Worry Dolls"
I absolutely love the the detailed work this wonderful family has made. Thank you with all my heart.
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- This was a gift for: Granddaughter
- Occasion: Just because I love you.
Michael
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04/03/2022
"Perfect Gifts"
I purchased these worry dolls for a young friend who visits with her parents and believe she will love them. The artistry and craftsmanship is wonderful.
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Karina
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03/28/2022
"Unique and beautiful gifts."
These arrived and were absolutely perfect. I adored each and every one, as they were each made slightly different, and uniquely beautiful. Thank you for sharing your gifted artistry with me!
Best Uses
- Healthcare pick me up
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- This was a gift for: People that I care for every day.
- Occasion: 'just because'
Margaret
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03/06/2022
"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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Lopez Garcia Family Handcrafted Guatemalan worry dolls
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