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Artisan Crafted Worry Doll Cosmetic Bag, "Travel Companions"

Name: Artisan Crafted Worry Doll Cosmetic Bag, 'Travel Companions'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 453873
Price: 18.71 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.93 (158 reviews)

Product ID: 453873

by Lopez Garcia Family (158)

Guatemala's Lopez Garcia Family creates this wonderful cosmetics bag that is sure to be a conversation starter. The ivory cotton bag is embellished... more

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Guatemala's Lopez Garcia Family creates this wonderful cosmetics bag that is sure to be a conversation starter. The ivory cotton bag is embellished with quitapenas, or Guatemalan "worry dolls". According to legend, the princess Ixmucané was granted the ability to solve people's problems by the Sun God. Over time, people began to make tiny dolls in remembrance of Ixmucané. They would tell the dolls their problems in the hopes that Ixmucané would solve them. The custom became very popular, and continues to this day. The bag is lined in cotton and features a zipper closure and a fuchsia cotton tab.

60 grams
0.1 lbs

13.97 cm H x 19.5 cm W x 2.54 cm D
5.5" H x 7.75" W x 1" D

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US/Imperial

100% cotton; cotton lining
Features a zipper closure
Hand-crafted item -- colour, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Machine wash separately in cold water
Made in Guatemala
Ships fast from USA
Product ID: 453873

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Lopez Garcia Family

Handcrafted Guatemalan worry dolls

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Kathy

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Nov 13, 2024

“Will put a smile on your face!”

These sweet angels are lovely! I will be putting them on Christmas gifts for my Mama and sisters instead of bows. A treasure that will go on the tree for future years. Thank you for sharing your talents!

Purchased Item Quitapenas Angels, Cultural Cotton Angel Ornaments from Guatemala (Set of 6)

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Rorry

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Nov 08, 2024

“Beautiful”

So well made!! My new go to scrunchee

Purchased Item Colorful Traditions, Multicolor Scrunchie Made from Upcycled Cotton in Guatemala

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Shar

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Oct 21, 2024

“Beautiful Little Angels”

These are darling and will be a great addition to my Christmas tree!

Purchased Item Quitapenas Angels, Cultural Cotton Angel Ornaments from Guatemala (Set of 6)

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Lopez Garcia Family Handcrafted Guatemalan worry dolls

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"...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