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Worry Dolls with 100% Cotton Pouch from Guatemala (Set of 6), "Joined in Love"
Crafted by members of the Lopez Garcia Family of Guatemala, this set of six quitapenas dolls makes 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 three male and three female worry dolls each clasping a red heart to his or her chest and comes with a pouch made from loom-woven cotton. Handmade using tule wood, polyurethane, nylon stockings, kraft paper, and 100% cotton fabric, the dolls are dressed in vividly-colored traditional Guatemalan attire.
- 20 grams
- 0.71 oz
- Each (6): 6.35 cm L x 2 cm W
- Each (6): 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
- Free Gift Wrap? Yes
- Premium Gift Wrap? Yes
- Made in Guatemala.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Central America
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.
This artist's work has been featured or recognized in media outlets.
This artist is currently confronting a major life challenge.
This artist supports children under the age of 18.
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Kristen
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12/02/2019
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"Fun dolls"
Love this little worry dolls. My daughter collects these and these were a great present to add to her collection.
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12/28/2019
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"So Cute and well Made!"
I like to to give these dolls out as gifts to friend that are worried about problems. These worry doll are so cute and perfect to remind folks that their never alone in life. They arrive in great condition and love the meaning behind them.
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Lopez Garcia Family Handcrafted Guatemalan worry dolls
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."
