Why Every Checkout Counter Needs a Little Handmade Magic

In today’s world, shoppers are looking for more than just products — they’re looking for meaning. UPAVIM’s handcrafted worry dolls offer comfort, culture, and connection, all in one small, vibrant package. Whether placed by the register or added to a thoughtful gift display, these dolls are powerful conversation starters and impulse buys with purpose.

But behind every doll is a bigger story — one of resilience, tradition, and economic opportunity for women artisans in Guatemala.

Handcrafted by Women. Woven with Purpose.

Each worry doll is meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans in Guatemala, many of whom are mothers, educators, and community leaders. From wrapping thread to painting expressions, the process is precise and personal.

A particularly meaningful detail is how the hair is applied: The doll’s head is dipped in white glue and gently pressed into a bowl of volcanic sand. This technique not only secures the thread hair, but also connects each doll symbolically to the earth — grounding it in nature and tradition.

The Legend of the Worry Doll

According to Guatemalan tradition, when someone is feeling worried, they tell their troubles to a worry doll before going to sleep and place it under their pillow. During the night, the doll takes on the burden of those worries so that the person can rest peacefully. By morning, the worry is said to be lifted, and the individual is left with clarity and calm. It’s a timeless ritual of storytelling, healing, and hope.

Choosing the Right Worry Doll for Your Store

Small Worry Dolls – JT-04
Set of 10 in a fabric pouch
Retail Price: $5.00–$6.00
Includes legend card. Ideal for kids, classrooms, and gifting. Display in a basket.

Guatemalan Worry Dolls (Set of 6) – JT04D
Retail Price: $6.50–$7.50
Includes legend card. Great as add-ons, self-care kits, or bundled with journals.

Guatemalan Worry Dolls (Set of 12) – JT04C
Retail Price: $1.00 each or $11.50 per set
No card or bag included. Perfect for reselling individually at registers.

Pocket Worry Doll – JT-04F
Retail Price: $3.25–$4.00
Mounted on a colorful card with story printed on the back. Peg-ready and giftable.

Double Comfort Worry Dolls – JT04E
Retail Price: $3.00–$4.00
Includes two 1.5" dolls in a pouch with legend card. Customers can write down their worry and tuck it in the bag. A meaningful choice for grief, therapy, or friendship gifting.

Mini Themed Worry People – JT-04M1-SK
Box of 120
Retail Price: $1.80–$3.00 each
0.75" dolls with a 1.5" card and generic story on the back. Focused on adult worries like Budget, Car, Marriage, and Political themes. Great as humorous or relatable counter items.

Small Themed Worry People – JT-04M-SK
Box of 60
Retail Price: $3.60–$4.50 each
1.25" dolls on 3" cards, each printed with the legend and a specific worry theme such as Love, Health, Travel, Workaholic, or Political Worries. Designed for adult buyers and excellent in curated gift sections.

Display and Selling Tips

• Use baskets, peg hooks, bowls, or acrylic trays to catch attention

• Feature signs with language like “Take one home. Leave your worries behind.”

• Ideal placements include registers, gift sections, therapy tools, and teacher appreciation displays

• Pair with journals, affirmation cards, or wellness-themed items

Bulk Orders & Wholesale Availability

Worry dolls are available in bulk with refill options for display boxes. Wholesale pricing is available for qualified resale accounts or large quantity orders. Contact us to set up a wholesale account or place a custom order tailored to your store’s needs.