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Handwoven Cotton Decorative Dolls (Set of 100), "Worry Doll Village"

Product ID: 360955

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... more

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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.

  • 0.30 kgs
  • 0.7 lbs
  • Dolls (100): 6.35 cm H x 2 cm W x 1.8 cm D
  • Dolls (100): 2.5" H x 0.8" W x 0.7" D
  • Pouch: 27.94 cm L x 21.59 cm W
  • Pouch: 11" L x 8.5" W

  • 100% cotton, polyfill, cotton storage pouch
  • Hand-crafted item -- colour, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Guatemala
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemalaicon info
  • Product ID: 360955
  • 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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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

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