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

Name: Handwoven Cotton Decorative Dolls (Set of 100), 'Worry Doll Village'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 360955
Price: 65.71 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.92 (165 reviews)

Product ID: 360955

by Lopez Garcia Family (165)

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

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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 Guatemala
Product ID: 360955

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Lopez Garcia Family

Central America

Handcrafted Guatemalan worry dolls

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Jane

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Nov 04, 2021

“I sell these little worry dolls to raise funds for a charity”

I love these little worry dolls and they always make people smile when they see them on my stall at the markets. Theyre so beautifully made and I have already ordered more!

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Alicia

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Jul 16, 2021

“Worry Dolls”

These dolls were so well handcrafted. I am Guatemalan and to be able to bring awareness and have these made me happy! Thank you for the beautiful craftsmanship.

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Mary beth

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Apr 06, 2021

“I got dull colored-dolls”

I purchased your product via amazon and I got a bunch of dull colored- dolls and it is a sad sight to look at ? i was expecting a happy and vibrant colors, but that?s not what They sent me ?

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Barbie

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Mar 12, 2025

“So Cute!”

I shared these dolls with friends and family. They are so well made and come neatly packaged.

Purchased Item Worry Dolls Share the Love, Set of 6 Guatemalan Worry Doll Ornaments Crafted by Hand

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Joowon

From Los Angeles, CA

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Jan 16, 2025

“Beautiful Angels”

Good quality

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

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Anne

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Jan 09, 2025

“These made wonderful little gifts.”

I love these angels and so did all the friends and family I gifted them to.

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