worry dolls

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

According to legend, the Mayan princess Ixmucane received the ability to solve the worries of her people from the god of the sun. In keeping with that tradition, these quitapenas, or "worry dolls" from Guatemala are offered by the Lopez Garcia Family. Working with cotton on the traditional floor loom, the talented artisans hand-weave the colorful dresses of 100 distinct worry dolls. This awe-inspiring set arrives within a handy cotton storage pouch.

Do not let its spooky appearance fool you! This cotton pumpkin is an adorable accent for Halloween. Designed by Guatemala's Hector Ponce, the worry doll is a charming amulet that will help you solve your problems and attract fortune.

Surprise friends and family members with this cute worry doll, ready to ask for treats. Designed by Hector Ponce and handcrafted by Guatemalan artisans, this cotton and cibaque friend wears a pumpkin costume that will get more than one smile.

Cheeky and cheerful, this little ghost is the perfect gift for friends and family. Designed by Hector Ponce and crafted by Guatemalan artisans, this cotton and cibaque worry doll is also a lucky amulet that will help you solve your troubles.