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The Worry Doll Gang

Set of 12 Guatemalan Worry Dolls with Pouch in 100% Cotton

$19.99
(11 reviews) Write a Review
SKU: 269782
Dressed in a variety of colorful dresses, 12 Guatemalan worry dolls are here to preserve ancient Maya traditions. Legend has it that the Maya Sun God gave princess Ixmucané the gift of solving people's problems. With time people started making dolls in Ixmucané's honor and they would tell her their woes, hoping she would solve them through the dolls. 'This tradition is still alive,' says Ana from the Lopez Garcia Family. 'The idea is to have many worry dolls and trust each one with whatever troubles you. Once you've told them, you put them under your pillow. It is said that during the night, while we sleep, the dolls will whisper the solution to our troubles. For us, crafting the worry dolls - muñequitas quita penas - is our main source of income.It allows us to provide our children with an education as well as a job for all of us.' The set of 12 arrives in a pedal-loomed cotton pouch.

Please expect slight variations in color and size as each doll is crafted by hand with available materials, rendering each one unique.
  • 100% cotton, polyurethane, tule, nylon, paper
  • 2 oz
  • Doll (each): 2.5 inches H x 0.8 inches W x 0.7 inches D
  • Pouch: 7 inches L x 6 inches W
  • Made in Guatemala

Meet the Artist

Lopez Garcia Family

11 Reviews

  • 5
    Gave all my worries away.

    Posted by Ginna on Nov 14th 2016

    The dolls are nicely made and so cute.

  • 5
    Darling Gift for Any Age!

    Posted by Carol on Aug 13th 2016

    So far I've given this as a gift to my daughter and another for myself! Next up is a friend's 6 year old daughter. I love these little dolls - you just name a worry and they'll take it away. Beautifully made with such a nice pouch.