guatemala worry dolls

Adorable grey and brown sloth bear dolls are charming decorative accents for any space. But cuteness aside, they are also worry dolls that are placed under the pillow to help you send your troubles away while you sleep as Guatemalan traditions state. Artisan Hector Ponce designs this set of four worry dolls handcrafted from cotton, cibaque fibers and cotton cord.

$29

Cotton worry dolls, 'Sloth Bears' (set of 4) - 4 Handcrafted Cotton and Cibaque Sloth Bear Worry Dolls

Sloth Bears 4 Handcrafted Cotton and Cibaque Sloth Bear Worry Dolls

Hector Ponce

Charming trees with human forms are depicted in this delightful set of four worry dolls or muñecas quitapenas, traditional Guatemalan dolls believed to magically take your worries away by placing them under your pillow. Meticulously handcrafted from cotton, cibaque fibers and cotton cord, the lovely dolls are designed by artisan Hector Ponce whose inspiration was the ceiba tree, Guatemala's national tree which was considered sacred by the Mayans.

$29

Cotton worry dolls, 'Mayan Trees' (set of 4) - Set of 4 Handcrafted Cotton and Cibaque Tree Worry Dolls

Mayan Trees Set of 4 Handcrafted Cotton and Cibaque Tree Worry Dolls

Hector Ponce

Worry dolls or muñecas quitapenas guarantee you will not have to preoccupy with any troubles because if you place them under your pillow, they will help you overcome your fears and anxieties. This is the belief that dates back to Mayan times in Guatemala which artisan Hector Ponce pays tribute to with a set of four worry dolls handcrafted from cotton, cibaque fibers and cotton cord in the shape of a man dressed in lively colors without a care in the world.

$29

Cotton worry dolls, 'Quietness' (set of 4) - Set of 4 Handcrafted Cotton and Cibaque Men Worry Dolls

Quietness Set of 4 Handcrafted Cotton and Cibaque Men Worry Dolls

Hector Ponce

Artisan Hector Ponce honors two traditions of his native Guatemala: the ceiba tree, which was considered sacred by the Mayans and is his country's national tree, and the muñecas quitapenas or worry dolls that are believed to take any trouble away if placed under the pillow before going to sleep. He designs a colorful worry doll of a ceiba tree in human form handmade with cotton, cibaque fibers and cotton cord.

$29

Mayan Tree Cotton and Cibaque Tree Worry Doll Handcrafted in Guatemala

Hector Ponce

A man dressed in bright colors without a care in the world is depicted in this lovely worry doll designed by artisan Hector Ponce and handmade from cotton, cibaque fibers and cotton cord. Muñecas quitapenas or worry dolls are traditional in Guatemala and believed to be allies to overcome any troubles by sharing our problems with them and placing them under the pillow before going to sleep.

Quietness Cotton and Cibaque Man Worry Doll Handcrafted in Guatemala

Hector Ponce

Styled after traditional Guatemalan worry dolls with a twist, these tiny figures are costumed like adorable farm animals. The Lopez Garcia Family creates the three decorative folk art dolls, which are perfect for tucking into a gift. Or place one under your pillow as tradition dictates, to alleviate cares and worries!

Worry dolls, 'Little Farm' (set of 3) - Animal-Themed Folk Art Worry Dolls (Set of 3)

Little Farm Animal-Themed Folk Art Worry Dolls (Set of 3)

Lopez Garcia Family

(165)

Guatemala's Lopez Garcia Family creates this delightful embellished table runner that is sure to be a conversation starter. The short ivory cotton runner is embellished at both ends 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 charming table runner is completed by olive green tassels at both ends.

$19

Ixmucané's Table Worry Doll Motif Cotton Table Runner

Lopez Garcia Family

(165)

$54 Wholesale

$54

Quitapenas Heart Heart-Shaped Cotton Wall Mirror with Worry Dolls

Elias Garcia

(100)

Woven by hand on the traditional telar de pie, or floor loom, colorful cotton patterns over carton decorate the heart-shaped frame of this wall mirror from Guatemala. Elias Garcia creates this mirror, decorated with five cute quitapenas, or worry dolls, that are crafted by hand. A loop on the back of the mirror allows for easy hanging.

Woven by hand on the traditional telar de pie, or floor loom, colorful cotton patterns over carton decorate the octagonal frame of this wall mirror from Guatemala. Elias Garcia creates this mirror, decorated with five cute quitapenas, or worry dolls, that are crafted by hand. A loop on the back of the mirror allows for easy hanging.

$44

Quitapenas Octagon Octagonal Cotton Wall Mirror with Worry Dolls from Guatemala

Elias Garcia

(100)

Crafted by members of the Lopez Garcia Family of Guatemala, these quitapenas dolls make a wonderful gift for friends or family that tells the recipient you care about their well-being and wish them the best. Quitapenas means "to remove worries" in Spanish; artisan Aura Lopez explains the Mayan worry doll tradition. "My grandparents said that the way to use them was to take the doll out of the bag or wooden box and tell it your problems and fears," she states. "Then, you place the doll under your pillow and, the next day, your problem becomes smaller or can be resolved." The set consists of two pairs of male and female worry dolls joined together by a red heart. Handmade, the dolls are dressed in vividly-colored traditional Guatemalan attire and arrive in a pouch of handwoven cotton fabric.

$44

Cotton worry dolls, 'Love and Hope' (pair) - Two Guatemalan Worry Dolls with 100% Cotton Pouch

Love and Hope Two Guatemalan Worry Dolls with 100% Cotton Pouch

Lopez Garcia Family

(165)

$17

Cotton figurines, 'The Worry Doll League' (set of 12) - Set of 12 Guatemalan Worry Dolls with Pouch in 100% Cotton

The Worry Doll League, Set of 12 Guatemalan Worry Dolls with Pouch in 100% Cotton

Lopez Garcia Family

(165)

$23 Wholesale

$23

Worry-Free, Handmade Worry Dolls Ribbon-Type Hat Band from Guatemala

Elias Garcia

(100)

$19

Cotton figurines, 'Worry Doll Dancers (set of 12) - Hand Made Cotton Figurines and Bag (Set of 12) Guatemala

Worry Doll Dancers, Hand Made Cotton Figurines and Bag (Set of 12) Guatemala

Lopez Garcia Family

(165)

$34

Quitapenas in Love, Heart-Themed Cotton Worry Doll Wreath from Guatemala

Elias Garcia

(100)

$39

Cotton worry dolls, 'Joined in Love' (set of 6) - Worry Dolls with 100% Cotton Pouch from Guatemala (Set of 6)

Joined in Love, Worry Dolls with 100% Cotton Pouch from Guatemala (Set of 6)

Lopez Garcia Family

(165)

$17

Cotton ornaments, 'Worry Dolls' (set of 6) - Set of 6 Guatemalan Worry Doll Ornaments Crafted by Hand

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

Lopez Garcia Family

(165)

$29

Wood ornaments, 'In the Village' (set of 12) - Handcrafted Worry Doll Wood and Cotton Ornaments (Set of 12)

In the Village, Handcrafted Worry Doll Wood and Cotton Ornaments (Set of 12)

Elias Garcia

(100)

$29.95 Wholesale

$29.95

Wood ornaments, 'Happy Glory' (set of 4) - Handmade Angel-Themed Wood and Cotton Ornaments (Set of 4)

Happy Glory, Handmade Angel-Themed Wood and Cotton Ornaments (Set of 4)

Elias Garcia

(100)

$19

Friends Forever, Handmade Guatemalan Worry Doll Double Wreath

Elias Garcia

(100)

$59 Wholesale

$59

Hearts are Blessed, Handmade Guatemalan Worry Doll Double Heart Wreath

Elias Garcia

(100)

$49 Wholesale

$49

Be Happy Always, Handmade Guatemalan Worry Doll Happy Wreath

Elias Garcia

(100)

$34

Cotton wreath, 'Quitapena Happiness' - Cotton Worry Doll Wreath from Guatemala

Quitapena Happiness, Cotton Worry Doll Wreath from Guatemala

Elias Garcia

(100)

$29

Message of Love, Handcrafted Guatemalan Worry Doll Ornament

Lopez Garcia Family

(165)

$15.20 Wholesale

~~$19~~ $15.20

Cotton worry dolls, 'Gracious Christmas' (set of 4) - Set of 4 Handcrafted Cibaque and Cotton Worry Dolls

Gracious Christmas, Set of 4 Handcrafted Cibaque and Cotton Worry Dolls

Hector Ponce

$29

Bewitching Pumpkin, Handcrafted Cotton Pumpkin Worry Doll from Guatemala

Hector Ponce

Spooky Fortune, Handcrafted Cotton Worry Doll with Pumpkin Costume

Hector Ponce

Spectral Smile, Handcrafted Cotton Ghost Worry Doll from Guatemala

Hector Ponce

Fortune Angel, Handcrafted Cotton and Cibaque Angel Worry Doll in Beige

Hector Ponce

Cotton worry dolls, 'Dreamy Crew' (set of 4) - Set of 4 Handcrafted Cotton and Cibaque Pirate Worry Dolls

Dreamy Crew, Set of 4 Handcrafted Cotton and Cibaque Pirate Worry Dolls

Hector Ponce

$29

Quitapenas Reflection, Circular Cotton Wall Mirror with Worry Dolls from Guatemala

Elias Garcia

(100)

$44

Quitapenas Beauty, Colorful Cotton Wall Mirror with Worry Dolls from Guatemala

Elias Garcia

(100)

$44

Wood and cotton ornaments, 'Worry-Free Christmas' (set of 3) - Angel Worry Doll-Themed Wood and Cotton Ornaments (Set of 3)

Worry-Free Christmas, Angel Worry Doll-Themed Wood and Cotton Ornaments (Set of 3)

Elias Garcia

(100)

$19

Cotton wreath, 'Quitapena Love' - Heart-Shaped Cotton Worry Doll Wreath from Guatemala

Quitapena Love, Heart-Shaped Cotton Worry Doll Wreath from Guatemala

Elias Garcia

(100)

$27.95 Wholesale

$27.95

Worry Free Life, Guatemalan Home Accent Wreath and Ornaments Curated Gift Set

Curated Gift Sets

(1)

$66.99 Wholesale

$66.99

Cotton decorative dolls, 'Bird Love' (set of 6) - Guatemalan Set of 6 Handcrafted Cotton Decorative Dolls

Bird Love, Guatemalan Set of 6 Handcrafted Cotton Decorative Dolls

Lopez Garcia Family

(165)

$23 Wholesale

$23

Freedom Dolls, Hand-Loomed Cotton Worry Doll Mobile from Guatemala

Elias Garcia

(100)

$47 Wholesale

$47

Worry Doll, Worry Doll-Themed Crystal and Glass Beaded Suncatcher

Alejandra Paiz

(4)

$77 Wholesale

$77

Ixmucané's Gift, Tasseled Worry Doll Motif Table Runner

Lopez Garcia Family

(165)

$54 Wholesale

$54

Joyful Diamond, Diamond-Shaped Cotton Worry Doll Magnet from Guatemala

Elias Garcia

(100)

$27 Wholesale

$27

Road Companion, Cotton Keychain of a Worry Doll Holding a Ceramic Turtle

Lopez Garcia Family

(165)

$17

Joy and Diversity, Artisan Crafted Guatemalan Worry Doll Garland

Lopez Garcia Family

(165)

$34

Cotton ornaments, 'Diamond Dozen' (pair) - Artisan Crafted Worry Doll Ornaments (Pair)

Diamond Dozen, Artisan Crafted Worry Doll Ornaments (Pair)

Elias Garcia

(100)

$29

Travel Companions, Artisan Crafted Worry Doll Cosmetic Bag

Lopez Garcia Family

(165)

$22.99 Wholesale

$22.99

Soothing Love, Heart-Shaped Cotton Worry Doll Wreath Crafted in Guatemala

Elias Garcia

(100)

$39

Histories of Love, Heart-Shaped Cotton Worry Doll Wall Decor from Guatemala

Elias Garcia

(100)

$57 Wholesale

$57

Cotton ornaments, 'Animal Friendship' (set of 3) - Set of 3 Handcrafted Cotton Worry Doll Ornaments

Animal Friendship, Set of 3 Handcrafted Cotton Worry Doll Ornaments

Lopez Garcia Family

(165)

$23 Wholesale

$23

Enchanted Dolls, Handcrafted Worry Doll-Themed Pink Crystal Beaded Suncatcher

Alejandra Paiz

(4)

$77 Wholesale

$77

Joyful Heart, Handmade Heart-Form Cotton Worry Doll Magnet from Guatemala

Elias Garcia

(100)

$27 Wholesale

$27

Cotton ornaments, 'Friendship is Love' (pair) - Handwoven Cotton Worry Doll Christmas Ornaments (Set of 2)

Friendship is Love, Handwoven Cotton Worry Doll Christmas Ornaments (Set of 2)

Elias Garcia

(100)

$39

Quitapena Beauty, Handcrafted Folk Art Cotton Headband from Guatemala

Lopez Garcia Family

(165)

$17

Quitapenas Arch, Arch-Shaped Cotton Wall Mirror with Worry Dolls

Elias Garcia

(100)

$44

Cotton ornaments, 'Gilded Christmas' (set of 4) - Guatemalan Handmade Cotton Worry Doll Ornaments Set of 4

Gilded Christmas, Guatemalan Handmade Cotton Worry Doll Ornaments Set of 4

Lopez Garcia Family

(165)

$29

Thank You God, Hand-Loomed Cotton Worry Doll Wreath From Guatemala

Elias Garcia

(100)

$34

Connected Hearts, Cotton Worry Doll Double Heart Wreath From Guatemala

Elias Garcia

(100)

$59 Wholesale

$59

Keep the Faith, Handmade Guatemalan Worry Doll Cross for Wall Display

Elias Garcia

(100)

$47 Wholesale

$47

Cotton ornaments, 'Friendship Circle' (pair) - Worry Doll Christmas Ornaments from Guatemala (Set of 2)

Friendship Circle, Worry Doll Christmas Ornaments from Guatemala (Set of 2)

Elias Garcia

(100)