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Unique Cotton Cosmetics Bag with Worry Dolls, "Travel with Friends"

Product ID: 387384

Guatemala's Lopez Garcia Family creates this charming 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 charming 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 sassy blue tassel.

  • 80 grams
  • 0.2 lbs
  • 21.59 cm H x 22.86 cm W x 3.81 cm D
  • 8.5" H x 9" W x 1.5" D

  • 100% cotton; cotton lining
  • Features a zipper closure
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, 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: 387384
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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