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Handcrafted Guatemalan Worry Doll Ornament 'Message of Love' Item ID: 2669933877
$19.99This is your own listing item.
- 0.21 oz
- 3.3 inches H x 3.1 inches W x 0.6 inches D
- Cotton fabric
- polyurethane sponge
- tule wood
- kraft paper
- steel wire
- Hand-crafted item -- color
- size and/or motif may vary slightly
Made in Guatemala
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76 Reviews
"My name is Aura Lopez and my family creates quitapena, or 'worry dolls,' which are traditional in Guatemala and Mexico. According to the legend, the Maya 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. They've become very popular.
"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. Then, you place the doll under your pillow and, the next day, your problem becomes smaller or can be resolved.
"Nowadays, the worry dolls are very popular and we've been able to make a living creating them. A lot of people in town create these dolls and we've been motivated to improve and carefully create our dolls. We've been able to improve the quality so that our clients receive dolls created with a lot of love.
"Almost all of us who craft worry dolls are women. This allows us to work from home so we can look after our children, check over their homework and make sure they eat well.
"This work has unified us as a family. It has given us group goals to meet and the opportunity to exhibit our work. We feel there are people around the world who value them and this makes us very happy."
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GwenaelleLove these dolls
I love these tiny little dolls! They are so cute and I love their story. I've given them to my kids and my students to bring them comfort when they go though a hard time.
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KristaLovely craftsmanship!
My daughters cherished these sweet dolls.
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SandraAdorable Worry Dolls
The "Joined in Love" worry dolls are colorful and well made. They are the best Worry Dolls I have ever seen. I like their larger size because you can actually see the faces. The Lopez Garcia Family has taken great care to make these. Even the back side of them is finished extremely well. I have already ordered the coin purse with a doll on it and will definitely be purchasing even more of their products.
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KristenFun dolls
Love this little worry dolls. My daughter collects these and these were a great present to add to her collection.
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SoniaSo Cute and well Made!
I like to to give these dolls out as gifts to friend that are worried about problems. These worry doll are so cute and perfect to remind folks that their never alone in life. They arrive in great condition and love the meaning behind them.
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EdwardFantastic Worry Dolls!
I purchased these worry dolls as a gift and was beyond impressed with the quality! The recipient absolutely loved them!
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KarenUnique and beautiful gifts.
These arrived and were absolutely perfect. I adored each and every one, as they were each made slightly different, and uniquely beautiful. Thank you for sharing your gifted artistry with me!
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KristyA dozen darling worry dolls
These worry dolls are super cute. Each one is a bit different and has moveable little 'arms' on their sides. The bag, like the dolls themselves, is very well made. This set is a great buy!
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JenniferWonderful design
I teach Spanish and am a Spanish Club Advisor and I bought multiple sets of these as prizes and gifts. The sets are lovely,brightly colored, and we'll made and we're well received. My students love them.
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JulieDon't worry! Gang's got you covered!
My nieces and nephews ages 5 to 10 used this cool gang for their own little games. The bag became part of the action. Lets kids become creative!! Highly recommend.
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EddieWorry dolls
These are really great things to have , i use one of them alot the other ones are on display on a dreser top. Great works ladies.
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KathyThey work!
Love my worry dolls. I have given them to friends and keep one at work and a couple at home. Whenever something is weighing heavy on me I take a moment to breathe and relax with the dolls. They work for me. Love these colorful, rustic dolls.
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GinnaGave all my worries away.
The dolls are nicely made and so cute.
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JudithOn Christmas cards
These went to my grandchildren, many of whom are in post -secondary education and have lots to give to this Mayan worry doll.
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JennyWorry dolls
Very nice little dolls.
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LarryLove the Worry Doll League.
Love the Worry Doll League. The workmanship is Wonderful., Great price good delivery.
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CassiePretty
Pretty
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CherylWorry Dolls
I absolutely love the the detailed work this wonderful family has made. Thank you with all my heart.
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Anniethese make very sweet gifts ....
These sweet worry dolls became part of my Christmas gifts last year for friends and family, and I included a copy of the directions on how to place one under your pillow for better sleep. Each one has its own character and are beautifully made .....I really appreciated being able to share a worry doll with the people I love!
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MichaelPerfect Gifts
I purchased these worry dolls for a young friend who visits with her parents and believe she will love them. The artistry and craftsmanship is wonderful.
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CarolDarling Gift for Any Age!
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.
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AnnBeautifully Crafted
Thank you!
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Marie TGift for my granddaughter
My granddaughter absolutely loves her worry dolls. Thank you so much
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Donaldworry dolls
Gave to my granddaughter. she worries a lot and hopefully she will learn to talk out issues to thesedolls to reduce her stress.
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LemuelCheerful Little Angels
These angels are really pretty, colorful and original. They will bring a smile to whoever receive them as a gift. I own a set and have given them as a gift too. They look great on a smaller tree. You could get more for a bigger one. They would look nice on a fireplace mantle too.Enjoy Christmas with these six new friends!
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SandraSpecial gift
I bought these as a gift for a friend. She loved them and the little worry doll attached to the package.
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ItzelCute and artsy
Love the authentic regionalism it gave to my Christmas tree
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SoniaLovely gift of Angels!
Purchased these as the perfect gift to give a friend who is like an angel to me. It's a unique assorted group of hand made angels. Use them as a set or add them to you gift as tokens of the blessings you wish upon those you cherish. They are small but beautiful handcrafted and will make a lasting impression.
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Ellenused on place settings at party
Put on to[ of place settings - everyone loved their keepsakes!
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ErikaQuitapenas Angels
These are beautifully made and I can't wait to hang them up.
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GeoHoliday angels
Really delightful angels that will hang around daintily all year round
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ShanthiBeautiful
Ordered for my girls… beautiful dolls!
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BebeJust precious.
Wonderful worry doll angels for decoration. I will use on my tree and gifts.
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Mary AliceWow!!!!! is what my granddaughter said!!! when she saw them!!
These are beautiful ornaments, done with a lot of care and love. I highly recommend them!!!
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Kentperfect gift
VERY WELL CRAFTED AND ARE THE PERFECT GIFT FOR MY ANGEL LOVING DAUGHTER.
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SujanChristmas decorations
I love these little angels and can't wait until next Christmas to use them!
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Emilyquitapeñas navideñas
These arrived just as pictured: beautiful and so meaningful to the person I gifted them to. Many thanks!
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MaryjoBeautiful Angel Gifts (-;
Gorgeous individual little angels to give to all of the women in a group! None the same, perfect! Pretty and unique as my friends! (-;
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RobinChristmas!
I hang these up on the Christmas tree. Then i hang them from hooks on my rolling racks. I have Haitian hand made, steel, exquisite doves on my front door so I hung them around the birds. So well made, too. What's your door wearing?! They make me happy.
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LidiaBeautiful angels
They are so cute and well done... I can wait to use them to decorate my Christmas tree.
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CherylChristmas Angels
Very cute little angels
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JamieAngel Ornaments
Love these. Can’t wait to use on my Christmas tree!
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KariBest gift idea
I cannot wait to gift these to my sis!
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AngelaBeautiful Angels
These are beautiful. Each doll has a different dress, so they are unique. They are gifts for my granddaughters who are my angels. Thank you for the opportunity to give them something unique.
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SandraBest purchase!
So happy I bought these. They really sparkle. I displayed them in a bowl as a centerpiece on my dining room table.
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LaurieSo cute
These are so cute, ordered for a friend and she really loved them I would highly recommend
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BonnieChristmas angels, for sure.
Absolutely precious and well made. I am looking forward to giving them as gifts. Thank you. Superb quality, as always.
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LindaMeaningful ornaments
These were a perfect gift for my grandson’s other grandmother who sadly lost her husband . He was of Maya heritage (Belize). My grandson and his grandmother always exchange angels at Christmas. His grandmother is 84 and doesn’t need anything, but these warmed her heart. These will be up long past Christmas.
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DaphneSo cute
These are better than expected
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CathleenChristmas gift for seven year old granddaughter
My seven year old granddaughter loves little figures and these delighted her. I gave them to her a few days before Christmas so she could hang them on the tree if she wanted and she yelled "Best present ever!"
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NitaIts a gift for my overly stressed out daughter.
They are lovely. I hope my daughter likes them too.
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JudyMy Angels
I purchased these as a gift for my friends that supported me when my husband was in the hospital. They were angels and they each received their own angel . They loved them!
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MargaretSuch a cute addition to our tree
These little angels are so cute and intricate. Thank you fffg or adding to our tree.
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CarolVery colorful!
Well-made and very cute. Glad I bought them.
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Claudia CThey are really cute!
These little animals are so much cuter than the usual worry dolls. I bought some of each for Christmas presents and these little animals are cuter than the little dolls.
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PatriciaPocket Treasures
These delightful dolls are now pocket travelers for members of my family. All except for the lion and I too am a Leo so he is mine!
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JenniferTiny adorables
These little dolls are adorable. They would make a great stocking stuffer or small gift for any holiday.
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MarnieThese "jungle" worry dolls are just so adorable!
Once again, I love something made by the Lopez Garcia Family! These jungle animals are so special and so cute with all the little touches that make each of them individual and special. My favorite is the lion and I let a friend pick out the one he liked.
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MichaelPlayful figures
I purchased these dolls for a five year-old friend who enjoys small things. Her parents report that she enjoys playing with them. The designs, colors, and craftsmanship are all superb.
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ElizabethLovely Christmas ornament!!
This is a very lovely small doll w/a string for hanging.Wonderful art/craft.
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TeriVery NIce!!
The scrunchies are made of nice thick material and very well made. The quality and colors are really nice. Beautiful work!!
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LilaVery unique
Warm colors and comfortable wear
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MarnieThese are extra special scrunchies!
I have ordered a number of items from the Lopez Garcia Family and have found that they make the cutest and well made things. These scrunchies are extra special. The material is very thick and the three patterns used are very, very pretty. I wear them a lot and always feel they are special, and they are.
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DennBeautifully crafted and a matching bag
Thank you so much - as an artist I appreciated all the work that went into making these adorable worry dolls - I am using them to make my daughter a macrame.
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Georgiabeautiful dolls
I love these Guatemalan worry dolls. I gave them as a gift and they arrived in a lovely box, ready to give. Thank you!
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ShirleyGreat Gifts!
I LOVE these little worry dolls! They are great as a decoration on a gift or just to give a friend who is going through a hard time. My granddaughters sleep with one under their pillows, to "take their worries away."
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LynnOffering a little hope
I love these little worry dolls and jumped at the chance to buy a bag of 100. The tradition is for one doll to handle one worry, but I use them slightly differently in my mental health advocacy. I give one to anyone who is worrying about something...or many things.. and say to place the doll under their pillow at night so the worry doll can help find a solution. It is amazing how much a little hope can help.
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EulaliaLoved by my granddaughter.
My granddaughter loves these little dolls. She puts one doll under her pillow each night after sharing her worry/worries with the doll. In the morning when she wakes up she claims the knotted feeling she usually has in her stomach is gone/lessened.
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NaomiMost useful set of anything!
Who doesn't love worry dolls? These are beautiful, no two alike but all colorful with sweet faces. We give them as gifts, tuck them under our childrens? pillows, and just generally enjoy them, kids and grownups alike. This purchase reaps exponential benefits :)
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RosalindFor Me to give to my Family
Who can't use a Trouble Doll? These are freely given to all in my family and me!
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DebraBeautiful worry dolls
The dolls are well crafted, colorful and enjoyed by me and family. I feel honored to have them in my home and love sharing with others. Thank you!
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RonaldWorry dolls
There are no cards in each individual box to explain the meaning of the dolls.
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Ellendainty treasure
Beautiful little dollies.
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AprilLove these!
I purchased these as gifts. They are beautifully made!
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BarbaraFamily Tradition
A tradition that began with my Grandmother. Her church supported these missions, and she passed the significance of the "Worry Doll" message to me: Place a "Worry Doll under your pillow when you go to bed at night and give her your worries!". Now, my granddaughters are receiving "Worry Dolls", and I share the legend with them.Barbara
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Mary BBeautiful!
The angels are wonderfully crafted. So happy to gift for my daughter in honor of her 3 children
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"My name is Aura Lopez and my family creates quitapena, or 'worry dolls,' which are traditional in Guatemala and Mexico. According to the legend, the Maya 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. They've become very popular.
"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. Then, you place the doll under your pillow and, the next day, your problem becomes smaller or can be resolved.
"Nowadays, the worry dolls are very popular and we've been able to make a living creating them. A lot of people in town create these dolls and we've been motivated to improve and carefully create our dolls. We've been able to improve the quality so that our clients receive dolls created with a lot of love.
"Almost all of us who craft worry dolls are women. This allows us to work from home so we can look after our children, check over their homework and make sure they eat well.
"This work has unified us as a family. It has given us group goals to meet and the opportunity to exhibit our work. We feel there are people around the world who value them and this makes us very happy."
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