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Handmade Cotton Coin Purse with Worry Doll, "Helpful Friend"

Product ID: 387386

Guatemala's Lopez Garcia Family creates this sweet coin purse that is sure to be a conversation starter. The ivory cotton bag is embellished with a... more

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Guatemala's Lopez Garcia Family creates this sweet coin purse that is sure to be a conversation starter. The ivory cotton bag is embellished with a quitapena, or Guatemalan "worry doll". 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 coin purse is lined in cotton and features a zipper closure and a hand woven cotton tab.

  • 20 grams
  • 0.71 oz
  • 7.62 cm H x 9.5 cm W x 2.54 cm D
  • 3" H x 3.7" W x 1" D

  • 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
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemalaicon info
  • Product ID: 387386
  • Price includes VAT.
  • We will also cover duty and any import fees for items shipped from outside the United Kingdom.
Lopez Garcia Family
Lopez Garcia Family

Central America

Handcrafted Guatemalan worry dolls

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From Florida

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Feb 27, 2021

“A wonderfully made fantastic piece!”

I absolutely adore this and the price seems incredibly low considering how beautifully high quality it is! This amazingly lovely little purse lives in my bag daily and the gift wrapping included a fabulous extra worry doll which I also utilize. Thanks to Novica and thank you so very much to the Lopez Garcia Family for making this incredible piece!!

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Marnie

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Aug 27, 2021

“This coin purse is so cute and colorful!”

Once again the Lopez Garcia Family has made the cutest thing. It has a worry doll on the front and a little matching tab. Just adorable! They even made it with a snap on the worry doll so you can snap it off if you are worried, as I was, that it will get torn if you use the coin purse. A very talented family.

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Sandra

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Mar 03, 2021

“Colorful and cute little coin purse”

This little coin purse is such a clever small gift. It is very well made. I love the Worry Doll on it and the woven cloth shaped like a flower behind her. The doll is the largest and best looking worry doll I have ever seen.

coin purse, gift to young girl, Storing special small items

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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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"...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."

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