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Send to a friendSet of 12 Guatemalan Worry Dolls with Pouch in 100% Cotton, "The Worry Doll League"
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Delivery EstimateDressed in a variety of colorful dresses, 12 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 12 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.
- 45 grams
- 1.59 oz
- Doll (each): 6.35 cm H x 2 cm W x 1.8 cm D
- Doll (each): 2.5" H x 0.8" W x 0.7" D
- Pouch: 17.78 cm L x 15.24 cm W
- Pouch: 7" L x 6" W
- 100% cotton, polyurethane, tule, nylon, 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 Guatemala
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- Free Gift Wrap? Yes
- Premium Gift Wrap? Yes
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Jacquie
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03/06/2020
"no worries"
These just arrived today. They are so cute I have a smile on my face already and we havent even begun to solve my worries.I have been a Novica customer for many years and Ive never been disappointed. All the artisans are clever, talented, and it is evident they enjoy making art. Keep up the good work. The world needs more art and the joy it brings.
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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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Julie
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03/28/2020
"Don?t worry! Gang?s got you covered!"
My nieces and nephews ages 5 to 10 used this cool gang for their own little games. The bag became part of the action. Lets kids become creative!! Highly recommend.
Best Uses
- Decor; game; color accents
- Dolls
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Kathy
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09/19/2019
"They work!"
Love my worry dolls. I have given them to friends and keep one at work and a couple at home. Whenever something is weighing heavy on me I take a moment to breathe and relax with the dolls. They work for me. Love these colorful, rustic dolls.
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Annie
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07/30/2018
"these make very sweet gifts ...."
These sweet worry dolls became part of my Christmas gifts last year for friends and family, and I included a copy of the directions on how to place one under your pillow for better sleep. Each one has its own character and are beautifully made .....I really appreciated being able to share a worry doll with the people I love!
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The Jewelry Expert
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08/14/2016
"Darling Gift for Any Age!"
So far I've given this as a gift to my daughter and another for myself! Next up is a friend's 6 year old daughter. I love these little dolls - you just name a worry and they'll take it away. Beautifully made with such a nice pouch.
Best Uses
- Cheering up your day
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Gift Occasion:
- This was a gift for: Daughter
- Occasion: 'just because'
Karen
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03/16/2024
"MY DAUGHTERS LOVED THESE"
VERUY NICE
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OLGA
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02/01/2024
"Cute worry angels for everyone"
perfect for the whole family
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Quitapenas Angels, Cultural Cotton Angel Ornaments from Guatemala (Set of 6)
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Kimberly
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11/08/2023
"Adorable Headband"
Fun and colorful headband. Attention grabber.
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DON LAFFOON
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08/18/2023
"Perfect gifts for friends/family who are sick or experiencing difficulties."
These charming hand made dolls each hold a heart to accept things that thereceiver is troubled by. This allows them to get much needed sleep and healing relief by turning each trouble over to one doll who clearly has a BIGHEART.
Best Uses
- Relief from worring so much
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nagl
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07/18/2023
"Love these!"
well made arrived super fast. for daughter and her friends! good energy.
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Laurie
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07/14/2023
"So cute"
These are so cute, ordered for a friend and she really loved themI would highly recommend
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Quitapenas Angels, Cultural Cotton Angel Ornaments from Guatemala (Set of 6)
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Gift Occasion:
- This was a gift for: Friend
- Occasion: Christmas
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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."
"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
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