Gave these as a gift to a very, dear friend, and she was delighted! In fact, she is a collector of all things penguin and I could tell I really scored with these handmade, adorable creatures. Always love supporting Novica artisans
In real life! The photo doesn't do justice to the quality of these little guys! I got enough for all my friends this Christmas and can't wait to give them (well not ALL of them, hee hee) away! Thank you for these little delights.
"...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
The Spring Catalog
Discover our unique collection of beautiful, handmade objects from around the world, inspired by more than a century of exploration.