guatemala worry dolls

Worry dolls or muñecas quitapenas guarantee you will not have to preoccupy with any troubles because if you place them under your pillow, they will help you overcome your fears and anxieties. This is the belief that dates back to Mayan times in Guatemala which artisan Hector Ponce pays tribute to with a set of four worry dolls handcrafted from cotton, cibaque fibers and cotton cord in the shape of a man dressed in lively colors without a care in the world.

Cotton worry dolls, 'Quietness' (set of 4) - Set of 4 Handcrafted Cotton and Cibaque Men Worry Dolls

Quietness Set of 4 Handcrafted Cotton and Cibaque Men Worry Dolls

Hector Ponce

Adorable grey and brown sloth bear dolls are charming decorative accents for any space. But cuteness aside, they are also worry dolls that are placed under the pillow to help you send your troubles away while you sleep as Guatemalan traditions state. Artisan Hector Ponce designs this set of four worry dolls handcrafted from cotton, cibaque fibers and cotton cord.

Cotton worry dolls, 'Sloth Bears' (set of 4) - 4 Handcrafted Cotton and Cibaque Sloth Bear Worry Dolls

Sloth Bears 4 Handcrafted Cotton and Cibaque Sloth Bear Worry Dolls

Hector Ponce

Charming trees with human forms are depicted in this delightful set of four worry dolls or muñecas quitapenas, traditional Guatemalan dolls believed to magically take your worries away by placing them under your pillow. Meticulously handcrafted from cotton, cibaque fibers and cotton cord, the lovely dolls are designed by artisan Hector Ponce whose inspiration was the ceiba tree, Guatemala's national tree which was considered sacred by the Mayans.

Cotton worry dolls, 'Mayan Trees' (set of 4) - Set of 4 Handcrafted Cotton and Cibaque Tree Worry Dolls

Mayan Trees Set of 4 Handcrafted Cotton and Cibaque Tree Worry Dolls

Hector Ponce

Styled after traditional Guatemalan worry dolls with a twist, these tiny figures are costumed like adorable farm animals. The Lopez Garcia Family creates the three decorative folk art dolls, which are perfect for tucking into a gift. Or place one under your pillow as tradition dictates, to alleviate cares and worries!

Worry dolls, 'Little Farm' (set of 3) - Animal-Themed Folk Art Worry Dolls (Set of 3)

Little Farm Animal-Themed Folk Art Worry Dolls (Set of 3)

Lopez Garcia Family

(165)

$13.49 Wholesale

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Quietness Cotton and Cibaque Man Worry Doll Handcrafted in Guatemala

Hector Ponce

A man dressed in bright colors without a care in the world is depicted in this lovely worry doll designed by artisan Hector Ponce and handmade from cotton, cibaque fibers and cotton cord. Muñecas quitapenas or worry dolls are traditional in Guatemala and believed to be allies to overcome any troubles by sharing our problems with them and placing them under the pillow before going to sleep.

Guatemala's Lopez Garcia Family creates this delightful embellished table runner that is sure to be a conversation starter. The short 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 olive green tassels at both ends.

Ixmucané's Table Worry Doll Motif Cotton Table Runner

Lopez Garcia Family

(165)

Cotton headbands, 'Pretty Quitapenas' (pair) - Multicolored Cotton Headbands (Pair)

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.

Pretty Quitapenas Multicolored Cotton Headbands (Pair)

Lopez Garcia Family

(165)

Six delightful folk art angels are ready to grace your tree this Christmas. Crafted by hand by the Lopez Garcia Family, the ornaments are 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.

Cotton ornaments, 'Angels of Hope' (set of 6) - Worry Doll Ornaments (Set of 6)

Angels of Hope Worry Doll Ornaments (Set of 6)

Lopez Garcia Family

(165)

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Quitapenas Heart Heart-Shaped Cotton Wall Mirror with Worry Dolls

Elias Garcia

(100)

Woven by hand on the traditional telar de pie, or floor loom, colorful cotton patterns over carton decorate the heart-shaped frame of this wall mirror from Guatemala. Elias Garcia creates this mirror, decorated with five cute quitapenas, or worry dolls, that are crafted by hand. A loop on the back of the mirror allows for easy hanging.

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Quitapenas Octagon Octagonal Cotton Wall Mirror with Worry Dolls from Guatemala

Elias Garcia

(100)

Woven by hand on the traditional telar de pie, or floor loom, colorful cotton patterns over carton decorate the octagonal frame of this wall mirror from Guatemala. Elias Garcia creates this mirror, decorated with five cute quitapenas, or worry dolls, that are crafted by hand. A loop on the back of the mirror allows for easy hanging.

Cotton figurines, 'The Worry Doll Clan' (set of 100) - Set of 100 Guatemalan Worry Dolls with Pouch in 100% Cotton

Dressed in a variety of colorful dresses, 100 Guatemalan worry dolls are here to preserve ancient Maya traditions. Legend has it that the Maya Sun God gave princess Ixmucané the gift of solving people's problems. With time people started making dolls in Ixmucané's honor and they would tell her their woes, hoping she would solve them through the dolls. "This tradition is still alive," says Ana from the Lopez Garcia Family. "The idea is to have many worry dolls and trust each one with whatever troubles you. Once you've told them, you put them under your pillow. It is said that during the night, while we sleep, the dolls will whisper the solution to our troubles. For us, crafting the worry dolls - muñequitas quita penas - is our main source of income. It allows us to provide our children with an education as well as a job for all of us."

The set of 100 arrives in a pedal-loomed cotton pouch.

Please expect slight variations in color and size as each doll is crafted by hand with available materials, rendering each one unique.

The Worry Doll Clan Set of 100 Guatemalan Worry Dolls with Pouch in 100% Cotton

Lopez Garcia Family

(165)

$80.99 Wholesale

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Cotton figurines, 'The Worry Doll League' (set of 12) - Set of 12 Guatemalan Worry Dolls with Pouch in 100% Cotton

The Worry Doll League, Set of 12 Guatemalan Worry Dolls with Pouch in 100% Cotton

Lopez Garcia Family

(165)

$21.59 Wholesale

$23.99 $21.59

Worry-Free, Handmade Worry Dolls Ribbon-Type Hat Band from Guatemala

Elias Garcia

(100)

Problem-Free, Hand Stitched Hat Band from Guatemala with Worry Dolls

Elias Garcia

(100)

Cotton figurines, 'Worry Doll Dancers (set of 12) - Hand Made Cotton Figurines and Bag (Set of 12) Guatemala

Worry Doll Dancers, Hand Made Cotton Figurines and Bag (Set of 12) Guatemala

Lopez Garcia Family

(165)

Quitapenas in Love, Heart-Themed Cotton Worry Doll Wreath from Guatemala

Elias Garcia

(100)

$43.19 Wholesale

$47.99 $43.19

Cotton ornaments, 'Worry Dolls' (set of 6) - Set of 6 Guatemalan Worry Doll Ornaments Crafted by Hand

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

Lopez Garcia Family

(165)

Wood ornaments, 'In the Village' (set of 12) - Handcrafted Worry Doll Wood and Cotton Ornaments (Set of 12)

In the Village, Handcrafted Worry Doll Wood and Cotton Ornaments (Set of 12)

Elias Garcia

(100)

$29.95 Wholesale

$29.95

Friends Forever, Handmade Guatemalan Worry Doll Double Wreath

Elias Garcia

(100)

$62.99 Wholesale

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Hearts are Blessed, Handmade Guatemalan Worry Doll Double Heart Wreath

Elias Garcia

(100)

Cotton wreath, 'Quitapena Happiness' - Cotton Worry Doll Wreath from Guatemala

Quitapena Happiness, Cotton Worry Doll Wreath from Guatemala

Elias Garcia

(100)

Cotton ornaments, 'Quitapenas Angels' (set of 6) - Cultural Cotton Angel Ornaments from Guatemala (Set of 6)

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

Lopez Garcia Family

(165)

$27.95 Wholesale

$27.95

Bewitching Pumpkin, Handcrafted Cotton Pumpkin Worry Doll from Guatemala

Hector Ponce

Spooky Fortune, Handcrafted Cotton Worry Doll with Pumpkin Costume

Hector Ponce

Spectral Smile, Handcrafted Cotton Ghost Worry Doll from Guatemala

Hector Ponce

Quitapenas Reflection, Circular Cotton Wall Mirror with Worry Dolls from Guatemala

Elias Garcia

(100)

Quitapenas Beauty, Colorful Cotton Wall Mirror with Worry Dolls from Guatemala

Elias Garcia

(100)

$52.19 Wholesale

$57.99 $52.19

Wood and cotton ornaments, 'Worry-Free Christmas' (set of 3) - Angel Worry Doll-Themed Wood and Cotton Ornaments (Set of 3)

Worry-Free Christmas, Angel Worry Doll-Themed Wood and Cotton Ornaments (Set of 3)

Elias Garcia

(100)

$21.59 Wholesale

$23.99 $21.59

Worry dolls, 'Loyal Companions' (set of 2) - Set of 2 Handmade Cotton Worry Dolls and Dogs from Guatemala

Loyal Companions, Set of 2 Handmade Cotton Worry Dolls and Dogs from Guatemala

Lopez Garcia Family

(165)

$13.49 Wholesale

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Cotton wreath, 'Quitapena Love' - Heart-Shaped Cotton Worry Doll Wreath from Guatemala

Quitapena Love, Heart-Shaped Cotton Worry Doll Wreath from Guatemala

Elias Garcia

(100)

$29.95 Wholesale

$29.95

Trouble-Free, Artisan Crafted Worry Dolls Hat Band from Guatemala in Blue

Elias Garcia

(100)

Freedom Dolls, Hand-Loomed Cotton Worry Doll Mobile from Guatemala

Elias Garcia

(100)

$52.19 Wholesale

$57.99 $52.19

Worry Doll, Worry Doll-Themed Crystal and Glass Beaded Suncatcher

Alejandra Paiz

(4)

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Cotton wreath, 'Guatemala's Love' - Classic Worry Doll-Themed Heart-Shaped Blue Cotton Wreath

Guatemala's Love, Classic Worry Doll-Themed Heart-Shaped Blue Cotton Wreath

Elias Garcia

(100)

Ixmucané's Gift, Tasseled Worry Doll Motif Table Runner

Lopez Garcia Family

(165)

Joy and Diversity, Artisan Crafted Guatemalan Worry Doll Garland

Lopez Garcia Family

(165)

United by Friendship, Handcrafted Colorful Round Cotton Worry Doll Wreath

Elias Garcia

(100)

Cotton ornaments, 'Diamond Dozen' (pair) - Artisan Crafted Worry Doll Ornaments (Pair)

Diamond Dozen, Artisan Crafted Worry Doll Ornaments (Pair)

Elias Garcia

(100)

Cotton cosmetics bag, 'Travel Companions' - Artisan Crafted Worry Doll Cosmetic Bag

Travel Companions, Artisan Crafted Worry Doll Cosmetic Bag

Lopez Garcia Family

(165)

$20.69 Wholesale

$22.99 $20.69

Soothing Love, Heart-Shaped Cotton Worry Doll Wreath Crafted in Guatemala

Elias Garcia

(100)

$44.99 Wholesale

$49.99 $44.99

Histories of Love, Heart-Shaped Cotton Worry Doll Wall Decor from Guatemala

Elias Garcia

(100)

$61.19 Wholesale

$67.99 $61.19

Cotton magnets, 'Sun & Moon Energies' (set of 2) - Handmade Cotton and Ceramic Sun and Moon Worry Doll Magnets

Sun & Moon Energies, Handmade Cotton and Ceramic Sun and Moon Worry Doll Magnets

Lopez Garcia Family

(165)

$13.49 Wholesale

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Enchanted Dolls, Handcrafted Worry Doll-Themed Pink Crystal Beaded Suncatcher

Alejandra Paiz

(4)

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Heritage in the Round, Colorful Worry Doll Wreath

Elias Garcia

(100)

Guatemala's Union, Handcrafted Traditional Worry Doll-Themed Blue Cotton Wreath

Elias Garcia

(100)

Joyful Heart, Handmade Heart-Form Cotton Worry Doll Magnet from Guatemala

Elias Garcia

(100)

$26.99 Wholesale

$29.99 $26.99

Cotton ornaments, 'Friendship is Love' (pair) - Handwoven Cotton Worry Doll Christmas Ornaments (Set of 2)

Friendship is Love, Handwoven Cotton Worry Doll Christmas Ornaments (Set of 2)

Elias Garcia

(100)

$44.99 Wholesale

$49.99 $44.99

Inspire, Handmade Maya Worry Doll Inspirational Wreath

Elias Garcia

(100)

Quitapenas Arch, Arch-Shaped Cotton Wall Mirror with Worry Dolls

Elias Garcia

(100)

Cotton ornaments, 'Gilded Christmas' (set of 4) - Guatemalan Handmade Cotton Worry Doll Ornaments Set of 4

Gilded Christmas, Guatemalan Handmade Cotton Worry Doll Ornaments Set of 4

Lopez Garcia Family

(165)

Resort Ready, Handcrafted Tropical Woven and Beaded Curated Gift Set

Curated Gift Sets

(1)

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$62.97

Thank You God, Hand-Loomed Cotton Worry Doll Wreath From Guatemala

Elias Garcia

(100)

Cotton wreath, 'Amor' - Hand-Loomed Cotton Worry Doll Heart Wreath From Guatemala

Amor, Hand-Loomed Cotton Worry Doll Heart Wreath From Guatemala

Elias Garcia

(100)