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Crafted by members of the Lopez Garcia Family of Guatemala, these quitapenas dolls make a wonderful gift for friends or family that tells the recipient you care about their well-being and wish them the best. Quitapenas means "to remove worries" in Spanish; artisan Aura Lopez explains the Mayan worry doll tradition. "My grandparents said that the way to use them was to take the doll out of the bag or wooden box and tell it your problems and fears," she states. "Then, you place the doll under your pillow and, the next day, your problem becomes smaller or can be resolved." The set consists of two pairs of male and female worry dolls joined together by a red heart. Handmade, the dolls are dressed in vividly-colored traditional Guatemalan attire and arrive in a pouch of handwoven cotton fabric.
- 14 grams
- 0.49 oz
- Each (2): 6.35 cm L x 2 cm W
- Each (2): 2.5" L x 0.8" W
- Pouch: 12 cm L x 10 cm W
- Pouch: 4.7" L x 3.9" W
- 100% cotton, polyurethane, tule wood, nylon, kraft paper
- Not a toy. Not intended for use by children age 12 or under.
- 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 Central America
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05/15/2020
"Wonderful design"
I teach Spanish and am a Spanish Club Advisor and I bought multiple sets of these as prizes and gifts. The sets are lovely,brightly colored, and well made and were well received. My students love them.
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05/10/2020
"Tiny adorables"
These little dolls are adorable. They would make a great stocking stuffer or small gift for any holiday.
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04/20/2020
"Tuck them in cards, gifts, prayer boxes"
I bought the mini dolls. I was so excited to see this lager size. Painted box is a gift in itself. I tuck them in cards, gifts, prayer boxes.
Best Uses
- Keep a few, give a few!
- I keep one in my car
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04/20/2020
"Worry Dolls (set of 12)"
These are so very cute! I love they all come in a little box. I will give to friends and family members to help them to stop worrying about the coronavirus! I will make sure to put one under my pillow also!
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- my friends and family and myself
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Verified Reviewer
04/07/2020
"Excellent and adorable!"
I love these worry dolls. There were an excellent value and I am giving (some of them) as gifts to my closest friends during this horrendous virus pandemic. Definitely recommend them. They are quality and beautiful!
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04/04/2020
"My Angels"
I purchased these as a gift for my friends that supported me when my husband was in the hospital. They were angels and they each received their own angel . They loved them!
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Quitapenas Angels, Cultural Cotton Angel Ornaments from Guatemala (Set of 6)
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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.
This artist is currently supporting and providing for the education of their children, grandchildren, or children in their community, whether it be at the primary, secondary, or university level.
This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.
This artist striving to supporting their own or their family's basic needs and improve their livelihood.
Lopez Garcia Family has received a $150 microcredit loan with 0% interest.
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This artist supports children under the age of 18.
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Lopez Garcia Family Handcrafted Guatemalan worry dolls
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Write a review"...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."
