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Tasseled Worry Doll Motif Table Runner, "Ixmucané's Gift"

Name: Tasseled Worry Doll Motif Table Runner, 'Ixmucané's Gift'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 387382
Price: 54.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.92 (165 reviews)

Product ID: 387382

by Lopez Garcia Family (165)

Guatemala's Lopez Garcia Family creates this delightful embellished table runner that is sure to be a conversation starter. The ivory cotton runner is... more

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Guatemala's Lopez Garcia Family creates this delightful embellished table runner that is sure to be a conversation starter. The ivory cotton runner is embellished at both ends 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. The charming table runner is completed by ivory tassels at both ends.

0.24 kgs
0.5 lbs

147.32 cm L x 35 cm W
58" L x 13.75" W
Tassel(s): 6.35 cm L
Tassel(s): 2.5" L

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100% cotton
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Machine wash separately in cold water
Tumble dry on low heat
Made in Guatemala
Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemala
Product ID: 387382

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Lopez Garcia Family

Central America

Handcrafted Guatemalan worry dolls

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Barbie

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Mar 12, 2025

“So Cute!”

I shared these dolls with friends and family. They are so well made and come neatly packaged.

Purchased Item Worry Dolls Share the Love, Set of 6 Guatemalan Worry Doll Ornaments Crafted by Hand

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Joowon

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Jan 16, 2025

“Beautiful Angels”

Good quality

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

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Anne

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Jan 09, 2025

“These made wonderful little gifts.”

I love these angels and so did all the friends and family I gifted them to.

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