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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... more

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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: 6.35 cm L x 2 cm W
  • Each: 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 Guatemalaicon info
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Sandra

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01/04/2021

"Adorable Worry Dolls"

The Joined in Love worry dolls are colorful and well made. They are the best Worry Dolls I have ever seen. I like their larger size because you can actually see the faces. The Lopez Garcia Family has taken great care to make these. Even the back side of them is finished extremely well. I have already ordered the coin purse with a doll on it and will definitely be purchasing even more of their products.

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LoveHeartDollGiftDecorationValentine

Best Uses

  • I can use them as a gift for Valentine's Day, Weddings, etc
  • Or to cheer us someone who is having a hard day

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Gwenaelle

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02/19/2022

"Love these dolls"

I love these tiny little dolls! They are so cute and I love their story. Ive given them to my kids and my students to bring them comfort when they go though a hard time.

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Barbara McLoone

From Paradise Valley, AZ

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12/22/2020

"An Heirloom for Great Grandchildren"

My grandmother collected these Worry Dolls for me when I was a child. She would be pleased that I am continuing the tradition with her great grandchildren whom she did not have the opportunity to know. I am so pleased that they are available through Novica.

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Krista

From Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA

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12/12/2020

"Lovely craftsmanship!"

My daughters cherished these sweet dolls.

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SPR

From Los Angeles, CA

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12/28/2019

"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.

Tags By SPR

Worry love dolls

Best Uses

  • Gifts

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Kristen

From Dayton, oh, united states

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12/02/2019

"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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Karen

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03/16/2024

"MY DAUGHTERS LOVED THESE"

VERUY NICE

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OLGA

From Morada USA

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02/01/2024

"Cute worry angels for everyone"

perfect for the whole family

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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

From Laguna Niguel, California

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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

From in my own world

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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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Gift Occasion:
  • This was a gift for: Friend
  • Occasion: Christmas

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